TurkeyBurner 5K
Burn Calories. Make Memories. Change Lives.
Thanksgiving Morning | November 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Hinckley Reservation • Hinckley, Ohio
Start your Thanksgiving with a tradition worth keeping!
Join us for the 16th Annual TurkeyBurner 5K Run & Walk, a fun, family-friendly celebration of fitness, community, and giving back.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with family, or showing off your favorite turkey costume, TurkeyBurner is the perfect way to kick off the holiday.
Enjoy a scenic course around beautiful Hinckley Lake, great race swag, and the satisfaction of knowing your miles are making a difference.
Run for fun. Walk with friends. Move for a cause.
A Thanksgiving Tradition With a Purpose
Your Miles Help Others Move Forward.
TurkeyBurner is more than a race. It's an opportunity to give someone else a fresh start.
Proceeds benefit Running2bWell, a Northeast Ohio nonprofit that has spent more than 10 years helping people improve their mental health and recover from addiction through exercise, education, and community.
Our programs give participants the tools, encouragement, and confidence to build healthier lives — at no cost to them.
We believe that when people move their bodies, their lives move forward.
Move • Belong • Become.
Everything You Love About TurkeyBurner
Beautiful Course: Enjoy a scenic paved route around Hinckley Lake.
Awesome Swag: Custom long-sleeved race shirt and finisher medal for every participant.
Family Friendly: Choose the 5K run/walk or 1-mile fun run.
Holiday Spirit: Turkey costumes, family traditions, and plenty of Thanksgiving fun.
A Great Cause: Every registration helps support recovery and mental wellness programs across Northeast Ohio.
Race Day Details
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Location: Hinckley Reservation, South Ball Fields, East Drive, Hinckley, Ohio
7:30 AM – Race day check-in and registration opens
9:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run begin
Awards – Custom winter hats for 5K age-group winners
Parking: Parking is limited near the start/finish. Additional parking is available at the Spillway and Sledding Hill areas. Please carpool and arrive early.
Early Packet Pickup
Wednesday, November 25 | 3:00–6:00 PM
2425 Medina Road, Medina, OH
Skip the Thanksgiving morning rush! We strongly encourage early pickup. You can also pick up packets for friends and family.
Make Your Miles Count Even More
Want to make an even bigger difference? Become a TurkeyBurner fundraiser!
Raise $100: Get your race registration refunded.
Raise $200: Get your registration refunded plus an insulated travel mug.
Top 10 Fundraisers: Raise at least $200 and receive a $100 Fleet Feet gift card.
Your fundraising helps provide exercise programs, running shoes, education, and a supportive community for people working toward healthier lives.
Don't Miss This Thanksgiving Tradition!
Registration is limited to 1,000 participants.
Bring your family. Invite your friends. Start the holiday feeling great while helping others move forward.
Thanksgiving is about gratitude, community, and giving back. TurkeyBurner brings all three together.
Hosted by Running2bWell — Building healthier lives, one step at a time.
Course Map
We start and finish at the South Ball Fields parking lot. We’ll start on East drive to give everyone a fast down hill start and be running on the paved bike path counterclockwise around the lake, so keep turning left. It will be well marked and volunteers will be at all road crossings.
1-mile walkers will turn around at the corner of Bellus and East. There will be a water stop at about the 1.5-mile mark, just past the boat house.
