Meyer Brothers & Sons Hamilton Turkey Trot

Join us on Thanksgiving morning for our family-friendly running event! Runners, walkers, joggers, and stroller-pushers are welcome to participate in the 10K, 5K, or free Kids Fun Run. Event proceeds support YoungLives, a local charity that provides support and mentoring for parenting teens and their children.

Race Prizes

5K & 10K: Top overall male and female finishers receive a free pair of Asics shoes (fitting at Main Street Running Collective required)

5K: Top 2 male and female finishers in each age group win either a Saucony zip shoe bag or an On Cloud running waist belt

10K: Top 2 male and female finishers in each age group win either a Saucony zip shoe bag or an On Cloud running waist belt

Team Prizes: Trophies for fastest, largest, and best costumed teams

Kids Fun Run: Top male and female finishers in each age group get a goodie bag; all participants receive a medal.

Age groups for 5k and 10k: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.

All awards can be picked up beginning Friday, November 27 for 2 weeks at Main Street Running Collective, 119 Main Street, Hamilton OH 45013 during regular business hours (Mon/Tues closed, Wed 10-7, Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-4).

5k and 10k Registration Includes

Newly designed long-sleeved race shirt

Custom medal

Race bib with timing chip

New for 2026: Kids Fun Run Registration Includes

Fun turkey medal

Race bib (just like the grownups!)

Race Details

Star/Finish Line: Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St, Hamilton 45011

Race Schedule

Kids Fun Run: 8:20 am

YoungLives Honor Run: 8:30 am

10K: 8:40 am

5K: 9:00 am

Packet Pickup

Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8am-2pm

The Benison Events Center, 100 S 3rd St, Hamilton OH 45011

Wednesday, November 25, 10am-6pm

Main Street Running Collective, 119 Main Street Hamilton OH 45013

Race Day Packet Pickup: 7-8:30am

The Courtyard Marriott, 1 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton, OH 45011

Safety Notice

No pets allowed on the course, except service dogs. Participants with pets will be asked to leave.