15th Annual Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning at MVNU

Free 5K benefits Food For The Hungry with cash and food donations; registration 8 a.m., race 9 a.m. by R.R. Hodges Chapel, all ages and leashed dogs welcome.

Runners take off from the starting line at last year's Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. This year's event will be held Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27, on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

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Published October 27, 2025 - 4:00 a.m.

The 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27, on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. WeRunMV will be hosting this event. This event is free — instead of charging for participation, monetary and non-perishable food donations will be collected for Food For The Hungry of Knox County.

For every $1 raised, community partner agencies can purchase $4.56 worth of food from the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (formerly the Mid-Ohio Food Bank).

Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the race will start at 9 a.m. Please gather at least five minutes prior to the start time. Participants can use the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium on the Mount Vernon Nazarene Campus for parking. The race will begin and end at the entrance of the chapel. Restrooms and the chapel foyer will be open to the public.

The Turkey Trot is designed for runners and walkers of all ages. This family fun event is an exciting start to your Thanksgiving Day. The race is open to everyone and canines are welcome.

For more information on the Turkey Trot, contact Scott Burgess at 740-326-0750.

To learn more about FFTH, donate, or find photos, videos, and more, visit www.FoodForTheHungryCares.org. To volunteer with FFTH, call or text Kathy Brechler at (740) 409-1866 or email Director@FoodForTheHungryCares.org.