Wake up Thanksgiving Day morning and bring out the whole family for an unforgettable run down the streets of Downtown Toledo. Pass by Fifth Third field stadium as you dress like a turkey and celebrate.
Crowd the streets of Downtown Toledo in a Turkey Costume.
Create memories and celebrate each year.
Run with other families dressed as Turkey’s.
Celebrate in the heart of Downtown Toledo.
WHAT DOES RUNNING THE TURKEY CHASE MEAN TO YOU?
Start your Thanksgiving morning with a stride! Dave’s Turkey Chase is a popular 5k run and family walk that directly supports the Cherry Street Mission. Your participation helps provide food and shelter to adults and children experiencing homelessness, giving them the food, housing, and support they need to overcome poverty. Join local athletes or enjoy a fun family stroll – either way, you’ll be part of a powerful movement.
CREATE YOUR TEAM
Team up with the rest of the family and join in as you make this annual run an entire event for the family.
START FUNDRAISING
Join the race and raise money to help support Cherry Street Mission and their cause of eradicating poverty.
BECOME A PARTNER
Connect with thousands of local runners, walkers and families, and become a part of Toledo’s growing health and wellness community.
NEED SOMEWHERE TO STAY?
Stay in the local area and make a morning of the event by simply stepping out and walking to the starting line.
START AND FINISH AT THE GLASS CITY CENTER
Start your holiday race at the Glass City Center in downtown Toledo in one of the favorite holiday runs during the year. You’ll be surrounded by thousands of runners, turkey-themed costumes, as well as an unmistakable energy that has everyone ready to charge the streets of Toledo Thanksgiving morning. Stay after the race to enjoy hot chocolate, celebrate with family and friends, support the Cherry Street Mission, and experience everything that makes the Dave’s Turkey Chase 5k the ultimate kick-off to your holiday festivities.
BRING YOUR FAMILY
Run or walk with the entire family before the first football game even begins.
RUN DOWN SUMMIT
Run down Summit Street past Fifth Third Field, Promenade Park and WTOL.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Your participation helps provide food and shelter to those experiencing homelessness.
A TOLEDO TRADITION
The Turkey Chase is a Toledo staple every Thanksgiving Day for Runners and walkers alike.
FINISH THE RACE, GET THE AWARD, MAKE A TRADITION OF IT!
Lace up for a Thanksgiving tradition that gives you way more than just a finish line feeling! When you run the Dave’s Turkey Chase 5K, the rewards start long before you cross the tape. Every participant takes home an exclusive race mug, and if you’re fast on your feet—or just feeling lucky—you might even snag a delicious finisher pie or one of our amazing division awards. It’s the ultimate holiday run packed with great swag, festive fun, and unforgettable memories!
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Our team is happy to help.
Contact Run Toledo for assistance with registration, race-day logistics, team participation, volunteering, sponsorships, or general event information.
