11-08-2025 10:35am

Looking For An Early Morning Run This Thanksgiving Day?

Beth Callahan Editor

WARREN COUNTY, OH -- Did you know that Warren County sits in-between two major "turkey" runs that happen on Thanksgiving Morning? This year, on Nov., 27 2025, the annual Turkey Trot in Miamisburg and Cincinnati's annual Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race are both happening.

The Turkey Trout, in its 47th year according to Maimisburg's City Website, is presented by the Ohio River Runners Club, while the Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race in Cincinnati has been happening since 1908, making it one of the oldest races in the country.

Ohio River Runners Club Turkey Trot

The Turkey Trot consist of two races: a 5-Mile Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. (There is also a virtual race, which can be learned about on the clubs website.) The race begins promptly at 8:30 a.m and starts at the intersection of Main Street and Water Street. It finishes at Riverfront Park.

Registration - There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

To learn more visit https://www.miamisburgtrot.com/home. The race proceeds go to the non-profit Ohio River Road Runner's Club based in Dayton. Through these funds, The Club is able to providing free/low-cost races to children and adults all over the Miami Valley and to encourage healthy lifestyles and spread the joy of running.

Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race

The 2025 Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race is set for Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, at TQL Stadium. This event features three races:

the Western & Southern 10K,
the Chick-fil-A 5K, and
the ProAmpac Kids Fun Run.

Both The W&S 10K and Chick-fil-A 5K Run/Walk races start at 9:00 am, while the ProAmpac Kids Fun Run (ages 5-10) starts at 8:30 am. While the races start on the east side of TQL Stadium, they will finish on the west side of the stadium where The Pella Party (Post-race Party) will happen.

The Pella Team is once again bringing fun to the finish line with a celebration on the field (pitch) at TQL Stadium. Join your friends and family for a post-race party filled with music, food, and drinks brought to you by Alpine Valley Water, PepsiCo, Hoist, Wealth Planning, and more.

For registration for all races and to learn more click here or visit https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=141421