# Cleveland Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM - Where: Cleveland Public Hall & Mall B, 500 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114 - Ages: All ages (Dedicated untimed Kids Gobbler Chase for ages 10 & under) - Price: $20 (Kids Dash) / $45 (5-Mile & 5K); Spectators & infants free - Organizer: Hermes Sports & Events - Official page: https://www.clevelandturkeytrot.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/cleveland-turkey-trot-and-kids-fun-run--listing-15df9d0013cc331ac9bd1ca7 ## About The Cleveland Turkey Trot has anchored Thanksgiving morning for more than four decades in Downtown Cleveland, bringing thousands of families and festive runners to the steps of historic Cleveland Public Hall and the rolling grassy greens of Mall B. With stunning morning vistas over Lake Erie and the Downtown skyline, participants choose between an untimed 1-Mile Fun Walk, an officially timed 5K, or the signature 5-Mile road race. Energetic youngsters take center stage in the Kids Gobbler Chase, an untimed dash where every child receives a festive turkey headband, a finisher ribbon, and post-race treats. Costumed pilgrims, turkeys, and cheerful mascots create a jubilant holiday street festival before families return home for Thanksgiving dinner. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible for jogging strollers and standard wagons along wide, paved Downtown boulevards, with dedicated stroller corrals at the start. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor lobby restrooms, private nursing lounges, and heated staging areas are available inside Cleveland Public Hall and the connected Huntington Convention Center. • Age Suitability: Welcoming for all ages; infants ride comfortably in strollers and the youth sprint is custom-designed for children ages 10 and under. • Sensory Tips: Start line music, announcements, and cheering crowds create an energetic atmosphere; quieter viewing zones line Lakeside Avenue near Mall C. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Cleveland Turkey Trot (45th Annual) with 1-Mile Family Fun Walk](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/cleveland-turkey-trot-45th-annual-with-1-mile-family-fun-walk--listing-d8ef6246b05894569cf7e462) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:45 AM · Public Hall (Cleveland Public Auditorium) · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. 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