# The Original Columbus Turkey Trot and Tot Trot

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

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Where: Shops on Lane Avenue, 1675 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221
- Ages: Tot Trot ages 13 and under; 4-mile and 2.4-mile for all ages
- Price: Tot Trot $25; 4-miler and 2.4-miler $60 (rises after Oct 31)
- Organizer: Columbus Turkey Trot (benefiting Easterseals Central & Southeast Ohio)
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=6897
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

The 40th Columbus Turkey Trot starts at the Shops on Lane Avenue on Thanksgiving morning. Kids 13 and under can run the 100-yard Tot Trot at 8:30 am before the 4-miler and the 2.4-mile family walk past Ohio Stadium and OSU's Waterman Agriculture Center at 9:00 am. Bring non-perishable food for the food drive; proceeds benefit Easterseals.

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