Name: Wheeling Turkey Trot
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-29
Location: Wheeling

About the Event

Join Us for the Wheeling Turkey Trot: 5K Run/Walk & Children's Fun Run!

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited community event that supports the Wheeling Parks and Recreation mission: "to build healthy communities through people, parks, and programs.”

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, November 26th
Location: Alma Grace McDonough Center, Wheeling University Campus

Schedule:

7:00 AM: Packet pickup and registration open at the McDonough Center
8:30 AM: Children’s Fun Run
8:30 AM: Packet pickup and registration close
8:45 AM: Begin to line up at the start
9:00 AM: 5K Run and Walk
10:00 AM: Awards

Exciting Extras:

Participants in the 5K will have a chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing.
- After the race, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments inside the McDonough Center, where you can mingle with fellow participants and celebrate your accomplishments.
Long sleeve t-shirts are guaranteed for participants of the 5K who register by November 15th. Be sure to register early to claim your shirt!

Virtual Participation: Can’t join us in person? No problem! Sign up as a "Pardoned Turkey" to participate virtually and secure a stylish event T-shirt. Your T-shirt will be available for pickup at packet pick-up, on race day at the McDonough Center, or at the Parks and Recreation office starting December 1st.

Award Ceremony: Celebrate your achievements at our awards ceremony, held immediately after the race inside the McDonough Center.

Packet Pick-Up Information:

Early Packet Pick-Up (Recommended): Pick up your race packet at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 56 19th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 on the following dates:

Tuesday, November 24th 12 PM – 7 PM
Wednesday, November 25th 9 AM – 1 PM

Day of Race Registration: Registration and packet pick-up will also be available at the McDonough Center from 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM on race day.

Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community spirit, and celebration! Don’t miss out—register today and be part of the Wheeling Turkey Trot!

Races Offered

Children's Fun Run

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$15.00

Wheeling Turkey Trot 5k

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$25.00

Pardoned Turkey (Virtual Race)

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Wheeling.

thermostat Temperature

3.4° / 12.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.6° / 8.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 13m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:08

nightlight Sunset

18:06

About Wheeling

Learn more about the host city, Wheeling.

Wheeling, also known as the "Friendly City" or the "Nail City", is a city of 26,000 people in West Virginia. Wheeling is known for having more Victorian architecture than any other city in the United States.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Wheeling Turkey Trot.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Brady Miller	M	20	Wheeling, WV	15:50.06
🥈	Sam Brosh	M	24	Bel Air, MD	16:01.55
🥉	Jared Ullom	M	24	Wheeling, WV	18:18.74
4	Cole Wright	M	25	Wheeling, WV	18:23.59
5	Tom Brosh	M	24	Bel Air, MD	18:37.57
6	Brooks Wharry	M	14	Wheeling, WV	18:57.64
7	Lucas McCamic	M	13	Wheeling, WV	19:37.36
8	Jonathan Simon	M	29	Morgantown, WV	20:02.47
9	Shae Reinbeau	F	26	Wheeling, WV	20:27.58
10	Andrew Monroe	M	23	Reedsville, OH	21:11.01
11	Aidan Giffin	M	16	Martins Ferry, OH	21:14.23
12	Leo Zambori	M	13	Martins Ferry, OH	21:29.62
13	Paul Alig	M	51	Wheeling, WV	21:40.48
14	Ridge Dalrymple	M	25	Fairmont, WV	21:40.71
15	Clayton Downer	M	13	Wheeling, WV	21:41.84
16	Doug ii Gracik	M	41	Glen Dale, WV	21:48.72
17	Nick Franke	M	14	Wheeling, WV	21:49.86
18	R. Ricker	F	12	Wheeling, WV	22:03.52
19	Michael Coppa	M	59	Wheeling, WV	22:11.53
20	John Perry	M	38	Wheeling, WV	22:16.87
21	Trent Reisberger	M	44	Burlington, NC	22:40.2
22	J. Shah	M	10	Wheeling, WV	22:48.58
23	Rhys Poole	M	18	Wheeling, WV	23:06.13
24	Matthew Shirley	M	13	Martins Ferry, OH	23:08.5
25	Tyler Moreland	M	25	Cadiz, OH	23:39.16
26	Logan Case	M	28	Hopedale, OH	23:47.49
27	Aubrey Wiethe	F	22	Wheeling, WV	23:54.27
28	Karissa Duke	F	30	Wheeling, WV	23:56.16
29	Noah Shirley	M	13	Martins Ferry, OH	24:02.47
30	Melissa McCamic	F	37	Wheeling, WV	24:09.61
31	John Paletta	M	13	Washington, PA	24:09.8
32	Sadie McCamic	F	14	Wheeling, WV	24:11.22
33	Gino Gentile	M	22	Saint Clairsville, OH	24:14.06
34	T. Ohba	M	11	Springfield, VA	24:15.37
35	Zavier Shah	M	15	Wheeling, WV	24:22.93
36	J. Doyle	M	11	Wheeling, WV	24:31.38
37	Randy Becker	M	42	Bridgeport, OH	24:34.34
38	Cheyenne Reinbeau	F	28	Wheeling, WV	24:37.87
39	Matt Wharry	M	46	Wheeling, WV	24:57.65
40	Sean Doyle	M	46	Wheeling, WV	25:00.5
41	Travis Gump	M	18	Wheeling, WV	25:16.19
42	Nate Simon	M	18	Wheeling, WV	25:17.58
43	Chris Pabian	M	48	Allison Park, PA	25:29.01
44	Emma Romanek	F	27	Wheeling, WV	25:33.52
45	Joseph Vandal	M	27	Barnesville, OH	25:35.04
46	Silas Simpson	M	15	Saint Clairsville, OH	25:50.26
47	Eve Ridenhour	F	22	Wheeling, WV	26:24.95
48	Hal Gorby	M	40	Moundsville, WV	26:25.02
49	E. Shah	F	12	Wheeling, WV	26:44.36
50	Daniel Miller	M	41	Triadelphia, WV	26:44.94