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. Over the past 23 years, the Turkey Dash has raised over $500,000 for our mission.
Race Perks:
Turkey Dash race sweatshirt!
Post-run snacks including pumpkin pie & fruit
Post-run refreshments including coffee & hot chocolate
Awards are given to the top 3 male and female winners, along with medals for the top 3 finishers in each age bracket
(9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24,… 75-79, 80+.)
Timeline:
Wednesday, November 25th
5:00-7:00 PM: Packet Pickup/Registration (AHS Auxiliary Gym)
Thursday, November 26th
7:00 AM: Packet Pickup/Registration (AHS Auxiliary Gym)
9:00 AM: 5k Start
10:00 AM: Awards
Registration:
Opens 9/2/2026 Turkey Dash - Adult Runner Registration - Early Bird $35, After 11/1 $40 Turkey Dash - Child Runner, 12 & Under Registration - Early Bird $25, After 11/1 $40
Sponsor Opportunities:
Please visit https://www.nakonfoundation.org/2026-turkey-dash to become a sponsor of the event!
*Cut-off for name/logo on swag is November 1, 2026
Fun Run Sponsor - Name on the sweatshirt - $500 Community Sponsor - Name on the shirt & sponsorship banner - $1,000 Pacesetter Sponsor - Name on the shirt, sponsorship banner & Mile Marker signs - $2,500 Finish Line Sponsor - Name on the shirt, sponsorship banner & finish line signs - $5,000
- Time limit
- No time limit listed by the organizer
- Walkers
- Not mentioned — ask the organizer
- Terrain
- Not stated
- Certified
- Not stated
Pulled from the organizer's own race description — per the organizer, not independently verified.
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The Karen P Nakon Turkey Dash
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