Morgantown Running 5k Turkey Trot 2026
Morgantown, West Virginia · Thursday, November 26, 2026
The Morgantown Running 5k Turkey Trot 2026 is a 5k, fun run, kids, running, trail running, and walking event held on Thursday, November 26, 2026. It is located at Spruce Street in Morgantown, West Virginia.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM
- Location
- Spruce Street
Morgantown, West Virginia
26505
United States
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WHEN Thursday, November 26, 2026
TIME 8:30 a.m. 800m Kids Turkey Fun Run (kids under 12)
9:00 a.m. 5k Run/Walk
Description
One of my biggest fears is that I’ll marry into a family that runs 5k's on Thanksgiving… said none of you! Join Morgantown Running at 9:00am on Thanksgiving Day for a trot around Morgantown with your family (but please, leave your dogs at home as they are not allowed). Participants can run or walk this 5k course that begins on the blue track by the WVU Coliseum. You will run almost an entire lap around the track before exiting and making a left onto Mon Blvd where you will go downhill, past Texas Roadhouse, towards the light. At the light, you will make a right turn onto Boyers Avenue followed shortly by a left turn onto Leeway Street. You will pass Sheetz and then make a left onto the rail trail. The last approximately 2 miles will be on the rail trail heading to the finish behind the Seneca Center at Morgantown Running. There will be awards for the top 3 male and female finishers and the top male and female 5k walkers. Please remember, if you sign up to walk you can only walk, no running!
If you want to do both, please sign up for the run. There will also be random drawings for prizes from Morgantown Running. The first 1000 people registered will receive a pair of socks.
Kids under 12 are more than welcome to register for the 5k, or they can run in the 800m Turkey Fun Run at 8:30am. This race is 2 laps around the blue track (where the 5k begins) and will be done in 2 heats. Kids under 5 will be in heat 1, and kids 5-12 will be in heat 2.
NO DOGS ALLOWED*
NO REFUNDS
Parking/Shuttle
You can park at either the start at the blue track by the WVU Coliseum or at the finish at the Seneca Center. No matter where you park, there will be a shuttle getting you where you need to be before and after the race provided by Fox Shuttle Service.
Registration
Online registration will close on Monday, November 23rd. You can register in-person at Morgantown Running during regular business hours with cash or check only. Registration and packet pick-up will be held on Wednesday, November 25th from 3pm-6pm at Morgantown Running. DAY OF registration and packet pick-up will be at the Shell Building (behind the Coliseum and next to the track) on Thursday morning from 7:00am – 8:30am.
TIMING mountaintiming.com
PRIZES 5k Run: Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers. We will post race results in appropriate age categories.
Random prizes from Morgantown Running!
SOCKS First 1000 runners/walkers to register will receive a pair of socks.
NEW CREW SOCKS! Now in Size OPTIONS!
DONATION-Thanksgiving is a great time for giving to those in need. Our local Christian Help is in need of men's gently-used clothing, belts, shoes, and non- perishable proteins. Please drop-off donations any time at Morgantown Running leading up to the race or the day of. http://www.motownchristianhelp.com/