2026 DINO 5K

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.

This will be a 5K race through the trails of the Norma Johnson Center located outside of Dover Ohio. Parking for the event, registration, check in, awards ceremony will all take place at the Yellowbrick on 39, an adjoining community business. Check in and day of registrations for the race will be from 8am to 9:15am. There will be a table located near the stage and barn at our host venue Yellowbrick on 39. Racers will walk a short distance to the starting line at the Norma Johnson Center Preservation Kiosk near the yellow barn. Racers should be at race starting line no later than 9:20am. The race will begin at 9:30am. The course will be mostly grass with some mulched, rooted or dirt areas. The terrain will be flat, a few steps, on a grade or up and down hills. Participants will be guaranteed a free t-shirt if registered through mail or online by May 3, 2026. Those who register after this date will not be guaranteed a free t-shirt. Overall race winners will be presented an award

along with age category winners. A drawing for door prizes will also occur during the awards ceremony.

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