America's Trot for Hunger
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Price $16.90 - $69.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for America's Trot for Hunger, taking place on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, in the heart of Washington, District of Columbia. This spirited event is D.C.'s largest and only Turkey Trot, and it promises to be a day filled with community, compassion, and plenty of fun! Participants can choose between the 5K race and the Little Turkey 1-Miler, making it the perfect opportunity for families, friends, and runners of all levels to come together and make a difference.
Join thousands of your neighbors at Freedom Plaza as we unite to transform each mile into hope for those in need. Every step taken supports vital services such as meals, housing, healthcare, and job training for our community. The day's festivities kick off bright and early at 6:30 AM with bib pick-up, followed by the Little Turkey 1-Miler starting at 7:30 AM, and the 5K at 8:15 AM. Don't miss the awards ceremony and the always entertaining Best Dressed Turkey pet costume competition! Whether you're racing for a personal best or cheering from the sidelines, let's make this Thanksgiving an unforgettable celebration of giving back. Join us in making
Join thousands of your neighbors at Freedom Plaza as we unite to transform each mile into hope for those in need. Every step taken supports vital services such as meals, housing, healthcare, and job training for our community. The day's festivities kick off bright and early at 6:30 AM with bib pick-up, followed by the Little Turkey 1-Miler starting at 7:30 AM, and the 5K at 8:15 AM. Don't miss the awards ceremony and the always entertaining Best Dressed Turkey pet costume competition! Whether you're racing for a personal best or cheering from the sidelines, let's make this Thanksgiving an unforgettable celebration of giving back. Join us in making
Organiser's Description
EVERY MILE MATTERS. EVERY STEP GIVES
D.C.s largest and only Turkey Trot is more than a raceits a tradition of compassion and community. On Thanksgiving morning, join thousands of neighbors at FREEDOM PLAZA for SOMES 24TH ANNUAL TROT FOR HUNGER 5K AND LITTLE TURKEY 1-MILER.
Whether youre chasing a personal best, walking with family, or cheering from the sidelines, every stride fuels change. Together, well transform a holiday run into hope for our communitysupporting meals, housing, healthcare, and job training for those most in need.
This Thanksgiving, lets make every mile matter.
EVENT TIMELINE
6:30 AM - BIB PICK UP OPENS ON FREEDOM PLAZA
7:30 AM - LITTLE TURKEY 1 MILER STARTS
8:15 AM - 5K STARTS
8:45 AM - 5K START LINE CLOSES
9:15 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY
9:30 AM - BEST DRESSED TURKEY (PET COSTUME) COMPETITION
10:30 AM - ROADS RE-OPEN
*PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO WATER STOP ON THE COURSE. THERE WILL BE BOTTLED WATER AT THE FINISH LINE.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP
***PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP IS YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT BEFORE THE RACE. IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND PRE-RACE PACKET PICK, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT UNTIL AFTER 9:00 AM ON RACE DAY.***
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26:
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PACERS RUNNING STORES: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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GEORGETOWN: 1079 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
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CLARENDON: 3100 CLARENDON BLVD, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
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CONRAD (CITY CENTER): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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950 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
VIRTUAL RACE: FROM NOVEMBER 1-30, RUN A TIMED OR UNTIMED 5K FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OR LOCAL PARK ALL WHILE RAISING FUNDS AND SPREADING AWARENESS OF SOME'S MISSION! HELP US REACH ALL 50 STATES AND EXPAND OUR GLOBAL PARTICIPATION!
D.C.s largest and only Turkey Trot is more than a raceits a tradition of compassion and community. On Thanksgiving morning, join thousands of neighbors at FREEDOM PLAZA for SOMES 24TH ANNUAL TROT FOR HUNGER 5K AND LITTLE TURKEY 1-MILER.
Whether youre chasing a personal best, walking with family, or cheering from the sidelines, every stride fuels change. Together, well transform a holiday run into hope for our communitysupporting meals, housing, healthcare, and job training for those most in need.
This Thanksgiving, lets make every mile matter.
EVENT TIMELINE
6:30 AM - BIB PICK UP OPENS ON FREEDOM PLAZA
7:30 AM - LITTLE TURKEY 1 MILER STARTS
8:15 AM - 5K STARTS
8:45 AM - 5K START LINE CLOSES
9:15 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY
9:30 AM - BEST DRESSED TURKEY (PET COSTUME) COMPETITION
10:30 AM - ROADS RE-OPEN
*PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO WATER STOP ON THE COURSE. THERE WILL BE BOTTLED WATER AT THE FINISH LINE.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP
***PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP IS YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT BEFORE THE RACE. IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND PRE-RACE PACKET PICK, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT UNTIL AFTER 9:00 AM ON RACE DAY.***
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26:
*
PACERS RUNNING STORES: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*
GEORGETOWN: 1079 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
*
CLARENDON: 3100 CLARENDON BLVD, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
*
CONRAD (CITY CENTER): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
*
950 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
VIRTUAL RACE: FROM NOVEMBER 1-30, RUN A TIMED OR UNTIMED 5K FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OR LOCAL PARK ALL WHILE RAISING FUNDS AND SPREADING AWARENESS OF SOME'S MISSION! HELP US REACH ALL 50 STATES AND EXPAND OUR GLOBAL PARTICIPATION!
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$69.90
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
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Little Turkey 1 Miler
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$16.90
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Pet Competition Best Dressed 'Turkey'
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$27.50
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1325 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, 20004, DC, United States
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