The Turkey Trot is a 40 year old Thanksgiving tradition in Parkersburg. Many families return from 35-40 states to take part in this event, wave at their old friend and enjoy the friendy competition on the three mile, out & back course.
Registration fees
Turkey Trot Closed
Online registration closed-
Family Running/Walking Event
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$13.00Aug 30 – Nov 16
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$15.00Nov 17 – Nov 19
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Prizes
A dressed turkey to the first male and female to cross the finish line.
After the race, a drawing will be held for 50 prizes. Your name will be listed on a board at the finish line if you are a winner.
Limit prize per family while supplies last, please. Must be present to win.
Course
The classic, three mile, out & back course, starting and finishing in the Parkersburg City Park.
Registration
Mail-in registration must be received by Thursday, 11/16/2018, to receive discount pricing. You may also register in person and/or pick up your packet on Wednesday, 11/21/2018, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the City Park Pavillion, Parkersburg - OR - the morning of the event at the City Park Pavilion from 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM.
FYI: In person registration at On The Run & Walk, may be done at any time prior to race day.
Special Group Price:
4 people or more is $11.00 EA, if received by 11/16/2018.
Mail applications for all members together with payment.
Discount calculated at checkout for online group entries.
Virtual Turkey Trot is Online Registration only!
Virtual Turkey Trot
This year we are offering a Virtual Turkey Trot to our friends who can't be in Parkersburg for the 2018 Turkey Trot. It is online registration only with a signup closing date two weeks before Thanksgiving Day. We'll be mailing packets out, with the official 2018 Parkersburg Turkey Trot shirt, in time for Virtual participants to run/walk 3 miles from wherever their location might be on Thanksgiving Day.
Event schedule
- Thu, November 22, 2018 7:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up
- Thu, November 22, 2018 9:00 AM - Start Time
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sharon Marks
- runsharon@hotmail.com
- Phone
- +1 304-481-1741
- Website
- Visit website