Celebrate 250 Years of America and our 18th Year of the Shinnston Turkey Trot 

Join us for an unforgettable day of running, walking, and community spirit! Come dressed in your best Red, White and Blue to commemorate 250 years of America.

 

Race Details:

Experience our 3.1-mile loop that starts on the road and finishes on the beautiful rail trail!  We will be using the original racecourse for runners to Big Elm and back to the Trail Head.  Walkers will be walking through town, turning down by St. Ann's Church, picking up the rail trail to the turn around section, then back to the Trail Head.  Kids race will start at 8:45am and the 5K race/walk will start at 9:00am.  Professional chip timing provided by Pike Street Bikes. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and fitness.

                      Runners and Walkers: 9:00 AM                             Kids Gobble Wobble: 8:45 AM (Rail Trailhead) 
 

Location:
West Fork River Rail Trail Head
208 South Pike Street
Shinnston, WV 26431 US

               

 

No Pets Allowed:

*** To comply with our insurance policy and ensure a safe environment for everyone attending, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. Thank you for helping us keep the event safe and enjoyable for all.  If you bring your pet, we will kindly ask you to leave. ***

 

🏆 Fantastic Prizes:

- Top 3 Overall Finishers (Male and Female) will receive cash prizes:

• 🥇 1st Place: $300.00

• 🥈 2nd Place: $200.00

• 🥉 3rd Place: $100.00

- Top 3 Age Group Finishers will receive medals  

- Biggest Team wins the Turkey Cup

- Costume contests and silly awards recognizing our most creative and spirited participants

 

Early Packet Pickup:

Wednesday, November 25

Shinnston Lighthouse

75 Rebecca Street

Shinnston, WV

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 

Day of Packet Pickup: 

Registration Station at Shinnston Trail Head.  

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, Packet Pickup will close at 8:30 so we can get the races started on time.  

 

Day of Registration:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, Registration will CLOSE at 8:30AM sharp so we can get the race started on time.  

$35.00 Day of Fee for Runners/Walkers.  $10.00 Gobble Wobble Fee  

Cash or Check is preferred; Credit Card will be accepted. 

 

In-Person Registration:

Available at Pike Street Bikes during business hours. Also available at early packet pickup or day of the race.  

 

Making a Difference:
Your participation supports the Shinnston Turkey Trot Scholarship! We're thrilled to award $1,000.00 each to one male and one female high school senior planning to attend college or trade school in fall 2027.

Remaining funds continue to support projects throughout Shinnston like the Lord's Pantry and beautification projects.  

We will also be collecting non-perishable items for the Lord's Pantry.  Feel Free to drop them off at Registration

 

Scholarship Contestants:

High School Senior Scholarship Drawing

Are you a high school senior heading to college or trade school in fall 2027? You could win!

Here's what you need to do:

• Email us to request the entry form shinnstonturkeytrot@gmail.com

• Fill it out and submit it before race day

• Run the Turkey Trot with us

• Get entered into our drawing for a chance to win

Must be a current senior, race participant, and college/trade school bound to qualify.

 

5K Run age groups are as following:  Top 3 in each group will receive medals 

Male 10 & Under

Female 10 & Under

Male 11-13

Female 11-13

Male 14-19

Female 14-19

Male 20-29

Female 20-29

Male 30-39

Female 30-39

Male 40-49

Female 40-49

Male 50-59

Female 50-59

Male 60-69

Female 60-69

Male 70-99

Female 70-99