West Virginia · 5K
Shinnston Turkey Trot
Shinnston Turkey Trot is a 5K event held in Shinnston, West Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 800 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Shinnston, WV
- Field size
- ~800 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Shinnston, West Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 800 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- shinnstonturkeytrot.com
About the Shinnston Turkey Trot
A long-standing Thanksgiving Day 5K in Shinnston that regularly draws more than 800 runners and walkers, making it one of the biggest holiday races in the region.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest Thanksgiving Day races in north-central West Virginia by turnout
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Shinnston Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Shinnston Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Shinnston Turkey Trot held?
- In Shinnston, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Shinnston Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Shinnston Turkey Trot?
- About 800 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Shinnston Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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