West Chester · Thu Nov 26
West Chester Turkey Trot 2026
Check the organizer’s listing for current times, tickets and registration before leaving.
Your outing at a glance
- When
- Thu Nov 26 · Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 7:40 AM EST
- Where
- Downtown West Chester
Market Street and Church Street - Cost
- Not specified
- Ages
- All ages; 5K run and 2K walk
- Website
- Organizer’s listing ↗
About this event
Start Thanksgiving with a 5K run or 2K walk through downtown West Chester. The event invites families to take part together; check the registration page for start-time details.
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