Trot, run, or walk at the Explorer Turkey Trot in partnership Friends of Hudson Parks!   ***$5 from each entry will be donated to the Hudson Community Food Bank.

We are sincerely grateful for your support of the 4th Annual Explorer 5K. All proceeds from this event are directly reinvested into Hudson’s student-athletes, athletic teams, equipment, and related programs. Our annual race now proudly partnered with Friends of Hudson Parks to celebrate our community, parks, and city!

The Hudson Athletic Booster Club is dedicated to providing financial support to our teams and student-athletes to further strengthen their athletic and academic success. Last year, we proudly awarded more than $115,000 in grant funding to fulfill coaches’ requests for team needs, including equipment, uniforms, training, and educational resources. In addition, we provided four scholarships for $2,000 each to outstanding student-athletes. For more information about how your contributions make an impact, please visit our website: 
https://www.hudsonboosterclub.org

Friends of Hudson Parks is an organization which actively supports the use and enjoyment of the Hudson Parks through volunteerism, advocacy, promotion and fundraising. Our shared values include environmental conservation and restoration, education, community engagement, recreation, health and wellness - to serve and enhance the Hudson community through a vibrant park system. https://friendsofhudsonparks.org/

DATE: Thursday, November, 26, 2026

Address: 83 N. Oviatt St, Hudson, Ohio 44236

TIMELINE:

• Race Day Schedule-
  • 7:00 AM | Race day registration and packet pickup begin
  • 7:45 AM | Race day registration & packet pick up CLOSES
  • 8:00 AM | National Anthem and 5k send off by Mayor
  • 8:15-8:30 AM | 1 mile run/walk begins
  • 9:30-10:00 AM | Awards & post-run snacks

RACE LOCATIONS:

EXPLORER Turkey Trot 5K
The route will start at the Middle School before heading downtown and returning to school to finish.

ONE-MILE Run/Walk
If you aren't up for the 5K, don't worry - the One Mile is for you! 

AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top male and female winners. 

COST: Pre-Race Register for the 5K or One Mile is $45. **$5 from each registration will be donated to the Hudson Community Food bank **
All participants who pre-register will receive a short-sleeve Bella & Canvas race t-shirt. 
**All Hudson City Schools teachers or staff, as well as students, will receive a $5 discount! Please watch for an email from Final Forms**

READY TO REGISTER? Click the 'Register Now' button above!

PACKET PICKUP: TBA

QUESTIONS? INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR?

Email ExplorerBoosterRun@gmail.com