Events
5K Run/Walk
Race Shirt Only
Place
1326 12th Street
Huntington, WV US 25701
Description
Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Location: Ritter Park, Huntington, West Virginia
Start Time: 9:00 a.m. (Registration 7:30–8:45 a.m.)
T-SHIRT REGISTRATION CUTOFF NOV. 14 - No t-shirts included with registration after this date, no exceptions.
Move your feet before you eat!
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with one of Huntington, West Virginia’s favorite holiday traditions: the 19th Annual Huntington Turkey Trot at Ritter Park! Open to seasoned runners, a casual walkers, or anyone just looking for some festive fun before the big meal, this 5K fun run/walk is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Bring your kids, your dogs, your strollers! This is fun for the whole family all to benefit Little Victories Animal Rescue Group.
Be part of the tradition! For nearly two decades, the Huntington Turkey Trot has been a Thanksgiving staple, bringing families, friends, and neighbors together to create memories, burn some pre-bird calories, and give back to the community.
Don’t miss your chance to lace up, trot with your flock, and help animals in need this Thanksgiving!
About Little Victories
Proceeds from the Huntington Turkey Trot benefit Little Victories Animal Rescue, a lifesaving, no-kill shelter and sanctuary for dogs and cats in Ona, West Virginia.
Little Victories cares for more than 55 dogs and 35 cats at a time, providing:
- Safe, loving shelter for abandoned, abused, and neglected animals throughout the community.
- Medical care, enrichment, and rehabilitation for pets in need.
- Adoption and foster programs to match animals with forever homes.
- A sanctuary for long-term and special-needs residents who may never leave our care.
By lacing up for the Turkey Trot, you help Little Victories continue its mission to give every animal a chance at life, love, and a second chance. We will also be collecting donations of much-needed items during packet pickup and on race day. Learn more about Little Victories Animal Rescue and their greatest donation needs at littlevictories.org.
Race Contact Info
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RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Directions
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