What Is the Cincinnati Thanksgiving Day Race Website?

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thanksgivingdayrace.com is the official site for the Cincinnati Thanksgiving Day Race, an annual Thanksgiving morning running event the site bills as "Cincinnati's favorite family tradition." It's the place to register, review race details, buy commemorative gear, and find post-race information. The site currently promotes the 2026 Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race with registration open.

What the event offers

The race is organized around three separate events, so participants can pick a distance that fits their age and ability:

Event Notes from the site
Western & Southern 10K The flagship race, with its own race details page
TDR 5K A shorter option, with its own race details page
ProAmpac Kids Fun Run A children's event, with its own race details page

The site's "Before the Turkey, Choose Your Trot" framing makes clear that choosing an event is the first step, and each event links to a dedicated details page.

What you can do on the site

  • Register — Registration for the 2026 race is open, and the site's primary call to action is a "Register Now" link.
  • Review race details — Each of the three events has its own details page covering what that race involves.
  • Buy merchandise — The site offers a 2026 Commemorative Thanksgiving Day Race long-sleeved shirt and a "Cincy Hat" through a "Purchase Merch" link.
  • Plan your post-race — The Pella Recovery Zone sits immediately after the finish line and offers healthy snacks, hydration, music, stretching, and photo opportunities.
  • Look back at past years — The site links to previous years' image galleries and results.
  • See sponsors — A "View All Sponsors" section lists event sponsors, including title sponsor Western & Southern and ProAmpac, which names the kids' run.

Who it's for

The site positions the race as a family tradition rather than an elite competition. The combination of a 10K, a 5K, and a kids' fun run, plus a recovery zone with music and photos, points to an event designed for mixed-ability groups — families, casual runners, and more serious 10K participants alike. If you're looking for a Thanksgiving morning race in Cincinnati or want to know what the event includes before signing up, this site is the authoritative source.

One practical note: the site shows a "purchase" signal for merchandise and registration, but it doesn't state prices or whether registration or merch buying requires an account. Check the linked pages directly for current fees and any login requirements.