Running with my Gnomies

The Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Run for Home features something for everyone. Saturday, April 11 will feature family-friendly activities including a free kids' run, one-mile fun run/walk, 10K, and 5K. Discounts are available for groups and families who enter the one-mile fun run/walk making this a great option for families or company wellness groups. The half-marathon and team-relay will be held Sunday, April 12 followed by a post-race party at Hoodletown Brewing Co.

10K - Half Challenge: Register for both events in a single transaction for a discounted fee. You are automatically entered into the Challenge. Participants who complete both events earn a lightweight hoodie and compete for special awards. There is a $500 prize if you win both races!

All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio. Events start and finish around Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Volunteers are needed to make the Run for Home a success. You can sign-up to volunteer on-line by scrolling to the bottom of this page and clicking on "Volunteer." Thank you!

Visit www.runforhome.org for the complete race schedule and more details.

The Canal Tavern 5k Run & Walk is a chip-timed race along the scenic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Fort Laurens, Bolivar and the Canal Lands Park trailhead in Zoar. After the race, there will be an Octoberfest-style party on the patio of the Canal Tavern of Zoar. Proceeds from this race will benefit the development and maintenance of the Towpath Trail at Canal Lands Park in Tuscarawas County.

Racer registrations made by September 18, 2026 will receive a guaranteed free t-shirt for the race. If registered after this date, t-shirts will be handed out the day of the race on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.

Day of race sign-in and registration will be held near the Canal Lands Park trailhead and the Canal Tavern of Zoar. A shuttle will depart from the Canal Tavern at 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM to take people to Fort Laurens (starting line).

Timing by CHAMP Racing.

This will be the Tuscarawas County YMCA's 55th Turkey Trot! The event is held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM located at the Tuscarawas County YMCA, 600 Monroe St, Dover, OH 44622. Everyone is welcome to register and participate in this fun, family-friendly race whether you're a serious runner, walker, family with strollers and dogs, or are just looking to start your Thanksgiving off right! Our participants ages range from babies all the way to runners in their 90's!

Awards are given to the top 3 overall female and male finishers and the top 3 in each age group. Special awards for best spirit, costume, oldest and youngest runners and best pet costume will also be given at the race.

T-Shirts:

We offer Youth Small to Large, Adult Small to 3X-Large, or No Shirt option. Please register by November 1 to guarantee a race shirt!

Proceeds:

All proceeds from the Turkey Trot provide direct financial assistance to kids and families in our community through the Y's Annual Campaign, ensuring everyone has the opportunity for a Y membership, program participation, life saving swim lessons, preschool, afterschool care, summer camp, youth sports and so much more.

The YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Schedule: Tuscarawas County YMCA, 600 Monroe St. Dover Ohio 44622

Wednesday, November 25:

4:00-7:00 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup

Thursday, November 26 = Race Day

6:30-8:00 AM - Packet Pickup

8:45am - Pre-race Announcements and Spirit Awards

9:00am - Race Start

9:30am - Awards Pickup

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Men & Women

Top 3 Men & Women in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 & Over

Top 1 in Best Spirit, Costume, Oldest, and Youngest Runners

Top 1 in Best Pet Costume