17th Annual MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza 5K & 10k Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 8:10AM EST
- Location Alexandria, Virginia
- Price $38.10 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit at the 17th Annual MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza 5K & 10K Turkey Trot and Wellness Walk! Scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Alexandria, Fairfax, this exciting event features both a 5K and a new 10K race option, perfect for runners of all levels. The VDoT-approved course meanders through the beautiful MVHS campus and surrounding neighborhoods, promising a delightful experience for participants.
Join us as we celebrate wellness, service, and music, creating a vibrant atmosphere for families and friends to come together. Don't forget, the 10K participants will kick off the race 15 minutes before the 5K, completing three scenic loops through the main gate. Make sure to register ahead of time for discounted rates of $35 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K, with special discounts available for FCPS students, faculty members, federal employees, and military families. Mark your calendars for pre-race packet pick-up on Friday, November 21st, and get ready to join the fun at Gobblepalooza!
Join us as we celebrate wellness, service, and music, creating a vibrant atmosphere for families and friends to come together. Don't forget, the 10K participants will kick off the race 15 minutes before the 5K, completing three scenic loops through the main gate. Make sure to register ahead of time for discounted rates of $35 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K, with special discounts available for FCPS students, faculty members, federal employees, and military families. Mark your calendars for pre-race packet pick-up on Friday, November 21st, and get ready to join the fun at Gobblepalooza!
Organiser's Description
THE 17TH ANNUAL MVHS CARES GOBBLEPALOOZA TURKEY TROT & WELLNESS WALK
The 17th Annual MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza Turkey Trot and Wellness Walk returns with both a 5K and a new 10K option!
Join us on Saturday, November 22, 2025 the weekend before Thanksgiving for this in-person*, rain-or-shine community race.
Our VDoT-approved course winds through the MVHS campus and nearby neighborhoods. 10K participants will start 15 minutes before the 5K and complete three loops of the adjusted route through the main gate.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, November 21st, from 300 PM inside MVHS Entrance 4.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Gobblepalooza is all about wellness, service, and music bringing our entire community together for a fun, family-friendly morning!
Race Day Registrations cost $35 for the 5k and $45 for the 10k. Please register ahead of time and get a discount.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT:
FCPS students or faculty members, [NEW!] Federal employees and military families receive an additional $5 discount at checkout. Please confirm your discount at packet pick up with your related ID.
REGISTER TODAY AND INVITE YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITY TO JOIN THE FUN AT THIS YEARS GOBBLEPALOOZA TURKEY TROT!
*TURKEY TROT SHIRTS CAN ONLY BE PICKED UP AT MVHS. THE SCHOOL CANNOT SHIP THE SHIRTS TO VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS, AT THIS TIME.
MVHS Cares Fundraising Goals:
* MVHS Music Therapy program support
* MVHS service & leadership scholarships
* School-wide Education Initiatives
* School-wide Social Service & Wellness Initiatives
* After-School Club & Athletics Initiatives
For updates on additional news, giveaways, prizes, & our MVHS Cares Scholarship please follow our INSTAGRAM @MVHS_CARES. [https://www.instagram.com/p/DRLqWPfDMvu/]
The 17th Annual MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza Turkey Trot and Wellness Walk returns with both a 5K and a new 10K option!
Join us on Saturday, November 22, 2025 the weekend before Thanksgiving for this in-person*, rain-or-shine community race.
Our VDoT-approved course winds through the MVHS campus and nearby neighborhoods. 10K participants will start 15 minutes before the 5K and complete three loops of the adjusted route through the main gate.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, November 21st, from 300 PM inside MVHS Entrance 4.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Gobblepalooza is all about wellness, service, and music bringing our entire community together for a fun, family-friendly morning!
Race Day Registrations cost $35 for the 5k and $45 for the 10k. Please register ahead of time and get a discount.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT:
FCPS students or faculty members, [NEW!] Federal employees and military families receive an additional $5 discount at checkout. Please confirm your discount at packet pick up with your related ID.
REGISTER TODAY AND INVITE YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITY TO JOIN THE FUN AT THIS YEARS GOBBLEPALOOZA TURKEY TROT!
*TURKEY TROT SHIRTS CAN ONLY BE PICKED UP AT MVHS. THE SCHOOL CANNOT SHIP THE SHIRTS TO VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS, AT THIS TIME.
MVHS Cares Fundraising Goals:
* MVHS Music Therapy program support
* MVHS service & leadership scholarships
* School-wide Education Initiatives
* School-wide Social Service & Wellness Initiatives
* After-School Club & Athletics Initiatives
For updates on additional news, giveaways, prizes, & our MVHS Cares Scholarship please follow our INSTAGRAM @MVHS_CARES. [https://www.instagram.com/p/DRLqWPfDMvu/]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd November 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSEDThank you for supporting our 17th Annual Gobblepalooza! Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be on Friday 11/21/2025 from 3-6pm at Door #4 of MVHS 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road Alexandria, VA 22309. Limited t-shirt sizes & quantities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up your race packets early. Please be a part of our online community and tag our social media to share your photos and videos of our events. https://www.instagram.com/gobblepaloozaturkeytrot/ Our MVHS_Cares Instagram & Facebook will also post updates and info on our Gobblepalooza, other events, community partnerships and annual scholarship application process. https://www.instagram.com/mvhs_cares/ https://www.facebook.com/MvCaresTurkeyTrot/ For additional questions, please email [email protected] -
10k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd November 2025 (8:10AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSEDThank you for supporting our 17th Annual Gobblepalooza! Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be on Friday 11/21/2025 from 3-6pm at Door #4 of MVHS 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road Alexandria, VA 22309. Limited t-shirt sizes & quantities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up your race packets early. Please be a part of our online community and tag our social media to share your photos and videos of our events. https://www.instagram.com/gobblepaloozaturkeytrot/ Our MVHS_Cares Instagram & Facebook will also post updates and info on our Gobblepalooza, other events, community partnerships and annual scholarship application process. https://www.instagram.com/mvhs_cares/ https://www.facebook.com/MvCaresTurkeyTrot/ For additional questions, please email [email protected]
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