35th Annual Virginia Run Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Centreville, Virginia
- Price $12.10 - $43.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 35th Annual Virginia Run Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Centreville, Fairfax! This exciting Thanksgiving Day tradition invites families and friends to kick off the holiday season with a spirited 5K run and a fun 3K walk. Join the community as runners take off at 8:00 AM for the 5K and at 8:05 AM for the 3K, all while sporting festive turkey hats and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow participants.
Not only is the Turkey Trot a fantastic way to burn off those extra calories before the big feast, but it also supports a great cause, having raised nearly $1 million for charity since its inception. This year, funds will benefit The American Boy Project, which helps those struggling with addiction. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while having a blast! Be sure to pick up your race packet early on November 25 or on race day morning, and remember to register before the deadlines to secure your spot. Join us for a day filled with joy, community spirit, and the celebration of what truly matters this Thanksgiving!
Not only is the Turkey Trot a fantastic way to burn off those extra calories before the big feast, but it also supports a great cause, having raised nearly $1 million for charity since its inception. This year, funds will benefit The American Boy Project, which helps those struggling with addiction. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while having a blast! Be sure to pick up your race packet early on November 25 or on race day morning, and remember to register before the deadlines to secure your spot. Join us for a day filled with joy, community spirit, and the celebration of what truly matters this Thanksgiving!
Organiser's Description
IT'S TIME FOR VIRGINIA RUN'S FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR! WE ARE HAPPY TO RETURN FOR THE 34TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA RUN TURKEY TROT 5K RUN AND 3K WALK. THIS THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION IS A GREAT WAY TO KICK OFF THE DAY WITH FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.
PACKET PICKUP TIMES AND LOCATION:
Virginia Run Community Association
15355 Wetherburn Court
Centreville, VA 20120
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2026 - 3:00PM TO 7:00PM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026 - 6:00AM TO 7:30AM
START TIMES
5k Start time: 8:00am
3k Start time: 8:05am
T-shirts will be provided to all 5k participants (and those that purchased) who signed up by November 1st.
We will continue to take registrations until 7:30 AM Thursday so if you know people who still need to sign up they can register up until that time. However, it will save everyone time if they sign up prior to coming to packet pickup.
Please try to pick up your bibs on Wednesday if you can because race mornings are always hectic and it will help us start on time on Thursday.
Founded in 1989, the Virginia Run Turkey Trot welcomes participants into the holiday season by promoting a spirit of community.
This year, we invite runners and families back to this beloved tradition, where we will gather for a special day of turkey hats, dogs with feathered coats, and the excitement of the race. But make no mistake: We intend to combine our fun with addressing the needs of less fortunate families near and far. The Trot has raised roughly 1 million dollars for charity since its inception. Held on Thanksgiving, it is not just a race, but a reminder of what really matters. We hope you can join us.
THE AMERICAN BOY PROJECT is a 501c3 dedicated to helping anyone struggling with addiction. Suffering from addiction takes many forms, including mental health challenges, financial ruin, ridicule from society, and even the very real risk of death. In difficult times like these, we need to confront such problems in a compassionate and non-judgemental way. We issue treatment scholarships to candidates with no means, allowing for them to receive or extend the quality help they so desperately need. This drastically reduces the chance that relapse and overdose will occur. Through charity events, heartfelt correspondence, and most importantly restorative action, we aid families in navigating this unimaginable journey with the support from an organization that knows their pain all too well.
Visit the American Boy Project [http://www.americanboy.org]
5K: $40 UNTIL 10/31/26; $50 UNTIL 11/24/26; $55 ON 11/25 THROUGH RACE DAY
3K WALK (NON-TIMED): $5 (T-SHIRTS $20 EXTRA)
T-SHIRTS MUST BE ORDERED BY NOVEMBER 1ST TO GUARANTEE DELIVERY. AFTER THAT, THE SHIRTS WILL BE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
5k Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5038302565
3k Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/edit/5294166844/
PACKET PICKUP TIMES AND LOCATION:
Virginia Run Community Association
15355 Wetherburn Court
Centreville, VA 20120
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2026 - 3:00PM TO 7:00PM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026 - 6:00AM TO 7:30AM
START TIMES
5k Start time: 8:00am
3k Start time: 8:05am
T-shirts will be provided to all 5k participants (and those that purchased) who signed up by November 1st.
We will continue to take registrations until 7:30 AM Thursday so if you know people who still need to sign up they can register up until that time. However, it will save everyone time if they sign up prior to coming to packet pickup.
Please try to pick up your bibs on Wednesday if you can because race mornings are always hectic and it will help us start on time on Thursday.
Founded in 1989, the Virginia Run Turkey Trot welcomes participants into the holiday season by promoting a spirit of community.
This year, we invite runners and families back to this beloved tradition, where we will gather for a special day of turkey hats, dogs with feathered coats, and the excitement of the race. But make no mistake: We intend to combine our fun with addressing the needs of less fortunate families near and far. The Trot has raised roughly 1 million dollars for charity since its inception. Held on Thanksgiving, it is not just a race, but a reminder of what really matters. We hope you can join us.
THE AMERICAN BOY PROJECT is a 501c3 dedicated to helping anyone struggling with addiction. Suffering from addiction takes many forms, including mental health challenges, financial ruin, ridicule from society, and even the very real risk of death. In difficult times like these, we need to confront such problems in a compassionate and non-judgemental way. We issue treatment scholarships to candidates with no means, allowing for them to receive or extend the quality help they so desperately need. This drastically reduces the chance that relapse and overdose will occur. Through charity events, heartfelt correspondence, and most importantly restorative action, we aid families in navigating this unimaginable journey with the support from an organization that knows their pain all too well.
Visit the American Boy Project [http://www.americanboy.org]
5K: $40 UNTIL 10/31/26; $50 UNTIL 11/24/26; $55 ON 11/25 THROUGH RACE DAY
3K WALK (NON-TIMED): $5 (T-SHIRTS $20 EXTRA)
T-SHIRTS MUST BE ORDERED BY NOVEMBER 1ST TO GUARANTEE DELIVERY. AFTER THAT, THE SHIRTS WILL BE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
5k Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5038302565
3k Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/edit/5294166844/
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