West Virginia · 5K
Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot
Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot is a 5K event held in Huntington, West Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 600 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Huntington, WV
- Field size
- ~600 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Huntington, West Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 600 runners
- Course
- Flat (Ritter Park)
- Registration
- huntingtonturkeytrot.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot
A Thanksgiving morning 5K through scenic Ritter Park in Huntington that benefits Little Victories Animal Rescue, drawing several hundred participants each November.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Annual Thanksgiving Day race benefiting Little Victories Animal Rescue
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Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot held?
- In Huntington, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot?
- About 600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at huntingtonturkeytrot.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. $30 (from huntingtonturkeytrot.org, checked October 8, 2026).
- What time does the Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
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