Green Family Ymca Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Green (1711 Steese Rd.). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $35.
Course and race notes
Please join us on Thanksgiving morning for the Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run in the City of Green!
For the past 13 years, the Green Professionals Association (GPA) has presented the Turkey Trot; this year, it will be presented by the Green Family YMCA.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened May 8, 2026
Race day in Green
Weather
46° / 31°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 47% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Akron Canton Rgnl Airport, OH (3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:25 AM – 5:01 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 5 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Band Lot0.6 mi
26 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Pizza Hut restaurant0.3 mi
- DQ Grill & Chill quick bite0.3 mi
- Subway quick bite0.4 mi
- EuroGyro restaurant0.4 mi
11 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
8 within 3 mi13 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Cambria Hotel
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Super 8
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Super 8 Akron S/Green/Uniontown OH
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Comfort Inn & Suites by Choice Akron South
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: WoodSpring Suites Akron
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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