Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon

Cincinnati, OH, USA · November 28, 2026

35°·46° high·Light·Dry

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Race Day Weather

35°at start

47° high

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Cool conditions, light winds

Runners will face temperatures starting at 35°F and rising to 47°F. Wind will be light at 7 mph from the WSW, with gusts up to 19 mph. Humidity will average 63%, so hydration strategies should be in place, but no rain is expected. A conservative pace at the start is advisable to manage the cool conditions.

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The Cincinnati Turkey Trot runs through Otto Armleder Memorial Park along the Little Miami River, looping past the Lunken Airport greenway before finishing back in the park. The race offers a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, all starting together at 8:30 a.m. It has run every Thanksgiving weekend since 2017 and is part of the nationwide Thankful Turkey Run series. Finishers get a long-sleeve shirt or quarter-zip and Holtman's Donuts at the line.

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When is the 2026 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon?

The 2026 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon will be held on Saturday November 28, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 51°F and a low of 36°F with a 14% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 9 years of data

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47°F

L:35° H:48°

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Rain Freq

22%

2 of 9 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew29°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	26°/35°	-	18°
2024 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2024	22°/36°	-	10°
2023 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	31°/48°	-	25°
2022 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2022	29°/56°	-	34°
2021 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	34°/48°	-	25°
2020 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	38°/49°	-	33°
2019 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2019	39°/42°	Light	39°
2018 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2018	48°/55°	Light	49°
2017 Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	49°/60°	-	38°