The Karen P Nakon Turkey Dash
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Avon (37545 Detroit Road , OH). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40.
Course and race notes
The Foundation’s annual family-friendly 5k run/walk, the Turkey Dash, is held annually on Thanksgiving morning at Avon High School.
Over 1,500 runners, walkers, and spectators join together to move in support of financial aid for families in Northern Ohio impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Jul 28, 2026
Race day in Avon
Weather
48° / 32°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 41% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Elyria 3 E, OH (4.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:29 AM – 5:02 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
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
6 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Black Key Coffee cafe0.4 mi
- Nemo Grille restaurant0.4 mi
- Dairy Treat ice cream0.4 mi
- Strip restaurant0.5 mi
5 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
4 within 3 mi11 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Extended Stay America Select Suites - Cleveland - Avon
About 27 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Check prices at Extended Stay America Select Suites - Cleveland - Avon →
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Cleveland Avon
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Cambria Hotel & Suites
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Homewood Suites
About 9 min drive2.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Residence Inn Cleveland Avon at The Emerald Event Center
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Check prices at Residence Inn Cleveland Avon at The Emerald Event Center →
Hotels on the map
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