EVENT LOCATION: WTOL 11 STUDIO, 730 N SUMMIT ST, DOWNTOWN TOLEDO
DAVE’S TURKEY CHASE COURSE MAP
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TOLEDO'S THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION
The annual Dave’s Turkey Chase 5K, presented by First Solar is the ideal Thanksgiving day family fun run/walk. With media sponsor WTOL 11 in Downtown Toledo, the event also includes a one mile walk, a kids run and a virtual option — all to benefit Cherry Street Mission Ministries.
The 5K event starts on Summit St. at WTOL 11, heads past 5/3 Field, onto Huron St. passing by the Huntington Center and continues across Cherry St, then back onto Summit St. to the finish in front of WTOL studios.
5K Start: 9:00am
Course Open: 1.5 hours
Maximum Field: 4,500 Runners
Minimum Age: 6 on Race Day (5K)
WHAT YOU GET
- Long Sleeve, Soft Cotton-blend Shirt
- Immediate Online Results
- Post-race Refreshments
- Commemorative Mug
- Hot Chocolate
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
- Free Photographs
- Participant Photo Upload Access
- + More
awards
- Overall Male and Female
- Overall Masters Male and Female
- Overall Grand Masters Male and Female
- Top 3 Male & Female in Each 5 Year Age Group - Age Group Awards are pies from Schmucker's
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
BRING CANNED GOODS, SHOES & OTHER ITEMS TO DONATE
Join us in showing thanks by giving to help others, and burn off the day’s extra calories in the process.
- Travel sized personal hygiene items
- Men's and Women's underwear (new)
Free Kids 1/4 Mile & 1/2 Mile Run
Kids 1/4 mile Turkey Chase run starts at 8:30am, immediately followed by the 1/2 mile option. There is no charge for this kids event, but all participants must be registered and wearing an official BIB to participate.
Our Presenting Sponsor, First Solar:
Leading the World’s Sustainable Energy Future
Founded in 1999, First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. The company is unique among the world’s ten largest solar manufacturers for being the only US-headquartered company and not manufacturing in China. First Solar’s advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules represent the next generation of solar technologies, providing a competitive, high-performance, lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV panels.

BENEFITTING
FAMILY PACKAGE PRICING
Register for the 5K together to receive a discounted rate (minimum registrants = 4).
Parking
For getting to and from the Turkey Chase 5k start/finish line, the most convenient parking is at Port Lawrence Garage. Parking is available at any other downtown lot, meter or legal parking spot. All parking is at your own risk.
PORT LAWRENCE GARAGE:
$5 Discounted Event Parking (Ample parking is available. Use the entrance off of N St Clair and pay as you enter. The gates will be open after the race starts for fast and easy exit.)
GLASS CITY CENTER:
Event Parking available, enter off of Monroe St. Pricing is currently unknown as this is a privately owned parking structure.