# New Albany Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Run (Thanksgiving Day)

> Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:15 AM
- Where: Market Square, New Albany, 200 Market St, New Albany, OH 43054
- Ages: All ages; kids race before the 4-miler
- Price: No official fee; give what you want (donation)
- Organizer: New Albany Charity Run
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/thanksforgiving
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A pay-what-you-can Thanksgiving-morning 4-miler from Market Square in New Albany, open to runners, walkers and strollers, with a kids race at 8:15 am. Net proceeds go to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, LifeCare Alliance and the New Albany Thanksgiving Day fund.

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