26Nov
Children's Fun Run
Running
- Distance
- 1.6K
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $15.00
Wheeling Turkey Trot
Wheeling,
West Virginia,
United States
14 days left
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Date
26 Nov – 29 Nov, 2026
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
$15.00 – $25.00
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Website
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Wheeling Turkey Trot
About the event
Join Us for the Wheeling Turkey Trot: 5K Run/Walk & Children's Fun Run!
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited community event that supports the Wheeling Parks and Recreation mission: "to build healthy communities through people, parks, and programs.”
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, November 26th
- Location: Alma Grace McDonough Center, Wheeling University Campus
Schedule:
- 7:00 AM: Packet pickup and registration open at the McDonough Center
- 8:30 AM: Children’s Fun Run
- 8:30 AM: Packet pickup and registration close
- 8:45 AM: Begin to line up at the start
- 9:00 AM: 5K Run and Walk
- 10:00 AM: Awards
Exciting Extras:
- Participants in the 5K will have a chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing.
- After the race, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments inside the McDonough Center, where you can mingle with fellow participants and celebrate your accomplishments. - Long sleeve t-shirts are guaranteed for participants of the 5K who register by November 15th. Be sure to register early to claim your shirt!
Virtual Participation: Can’t join us in person? No problem! Sign up as a "Pardoned Turkey" to participate virtually and secure a stylish event T-shirt. Your T-shirt will be available for pickup at packet pick-up, on race day at the McDonough Center, or at the Parks and Recreation office starting December 1st.
Award Ceremony: Celebrate your achievements at our awards ceremony, held immediately after the race inside the McDonough Center.
Packet Pick-Up Information:
Early Packet Pick-Up (Recommended): Pick up your race packet at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 56 19th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 on the following dates:
- Tuesday, November 24th 12 PM – 7 PM
- Wednesday, November 25th 9 AM – 1 PM
Day of Race Registration: Registration and packet pick-up will also be available at the McDonough Center from 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM on race day.
Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community spirit, and celebration! Don’t miss out—register today and be part of the Wheeling Turkey Trot!
Races offered
26Nov
Wheeling Turkey Trot 5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
26Nov
Pardoned Turkey (Virtual Race)
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 12:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for November in Wheeling.
Temperature3.4° / 12.2°
Feels like-0.6° / 8.5°
Sunshine hours6h 13m
Rainfall1.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity71.0%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:08
Sunset18:06
About Wheeling
Learn more about the host city, Wheeling.
Wheeling, also known as the "Friendly City" or the "Nail City", is a city of 26,000 people in West Virginia. Wheeling is known for having more Victorian architecture than any other city in the United States.
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of Wheeling Turkey Trot.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Brady Miller | 15:50.06 |
| 🥈 | Sam Brosh | 16:01.55 |
| 🥉 | Jared Ullom | 18:18.74 |
| 4 | Cole Wright | 18:23.59 |
| 5 | Tom Brosh | 18:37.57 |
| 6 | Brooks Wharry | 18:57.64 |
| 7 | Lucas McCamic | 19:37.36 |
| 8 | Jonathan Simon | 20:02.47 |
| 9 | Shae Reinbeau | 20:27.58 |
| 10 | Andrew Monroe | 21:11.01 |
| 11 | Aidan Giffin | 21:14.23 |
| 12 | Leo Zambori | 21:29.62 |
| 13 | Paul Alig | 21:40.48 |
| 14 | Ridge Dalrymple | 21:40.71 |
| 15 | Clayton Downer | 21:41.84 |
| 16 | Doug ii Gracik | 21:48.72 |
| 17 | Nick Franke | 21:49.86 |
| 18 | R. Ricker | 22:03.52 |
| 19 | Michael Coppa | 22:11.53 |
| 20 | John Perry | 22:16.87 |
| 21 | Trent Reisberger | 22:40.2 |
| 22 | J. Shah | 22:48.58 |
| 23 | Rhys Poole | 23:06.13 |
| 24 | Matthew Shirley | 23:08.5 |
| 25 | Tyler Moreland | 23:39.16 |
| 26 | Logan Case | 23:47.49 |
| 27 | Aubrey Wiethe | 23:54.27 |
| 28 | Karissa Duke | 23:56.16 |
| 29 | Noah Shirley | 24:02.47 |
| 30 | Melissa McCamic | 24:09.61 |
| 31 | John Paletta | 24:09.8 |
| 32 | Sadie McCamic | 24:11.22 |
| 33 | Gino Gentile | 24:14.06 |
| 34 | T. Ohba | 24:15.37 |
| 35 | Zavier Shah | 24:22.93 |
| 36 | J. Doyle | 24:31.38 |
| 37 | Randy Becker | 24:34.34 |
| 38 | Cheyenne Reinbeau | 24:37.87 |
| 39 | Matt Wharry | 24:57.65 |
| 40 | Sean Doyle | 25:00.5 |
| 41 | Travis Gump | 25:16.19 |
| 42 | Nate Simon | 25:17.58 |
| 43 | Chris Pabian | 25:29.01 |
| 44 | Emma Romanek | 25:33.52 |
| 45 | Joseph Vandal | 25:35.04 |
| 46 | Silas Simpson | 25:50.26 |
| 47 | Eve Ridenhour | 26:24.95 |
| 48 | Hal Gorby | 26:25.02 |
| 49 | E. Shah | 26:44.36 |
| 50 | Daniel Miller | 26:44.94 |
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