CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Alexandria, Virginia
- Price $27.75 - $33.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th annual CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Alexandria, Fairfax! This festive event kicks off at 8:00 AM in the Walmart parking lot, located at 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard. Participants of all ages are invited to run, jog, or stroll around the picturesque Kingstowne area and its scenic lake, making it a perfect family outing to kickstart your holiday celebrations.
In addition to the excitement of the race, we encourage participants to bring a canned food item to support the local community. With various registration options available, including discounts for military members and youth, there’s a category for everyone. Plus, all entrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, and awards will be given to the top finishers in multiple categories, including special prizes for runners with dogs and strollers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a fun and active Thanksgiving morning with your loved ones while giving back to those in need!
In addition to the excitement of the race, we encourage participants to bring a canned food item to support the local community. With various registration options available, including discounts for military members and youth, there’s a category for everyone. Plus, all entrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, and awards will be given to the top finishers in multiple categories, including special prizes for runners with dogs and strollers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a fun and active Thanksgiving morning with your loved ones while giving back to those in need!
Organiser's Description
Please bring a CANned food item and join us for the 5th annual CAN THE BIRD 5K TURKEY TROT, ON THANKSGIVING DAY, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, beginning at 8:00 am. The race will begin and end in the Walmart parking lot, 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22315.
All ages can enjoy a run, jog or stroll around Kingstowne and its scenic Lake.
REGISTRATION
Early Bird - through October 17
Adult 5K - $30
Military 5K - $25
25 & Under - $20
12 & Under - $10
Standard Registration - October 18- November 21
Adult 5K- $35
Military 5K - $30
25 & under - $25
12 & under - $10
Last Chance Registration - November 22-27
Adult 5K- $40
Military 5K - $35
25 & under - $30
12 & under - $10
Online registration will close Thursday, November 27 at 7:45. Only online registration will be accepted.
PACKET PICKUP
Location: Koinonia Foundation, 6107 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310 (the Olivet Campus of St Martin de Porres Episcopal Church, with the entrance on Beulah, north of the fire station.)
Monday 11/24 from 1-7pm
Tuesday 11/25 from 1-7pm
Wednesday 11/26 from 2-5PM
Location: Walmart, 5885 Kingstowne Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22315
Race Day, Nov 27th, 8:00-9:00 AM
Participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt.
AWARDS will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, top three male and female finishers in 12 & Under and 13-18 age groups. Plus fastest male and female runner with dog and fastest male and female runner with stroller will receive an award.
Donations of nonperishable food items will be accepted by Koinonia
BRING THE FAMILY AND ENJOY A FUN THANKSGIVING DAY MORNING RUN!
All ages can enjoy a run, jog or stroll around Kingstowne and its scenic Lake.
REGISTRATION
Early Bird - through October 17
Adult 5K - $30
Military 5K - $25
25 & Under - $20
12 & Under - $10
Standard Registration - October 18- November 21
Adult 5K- $35
Military 5K - $30
25 & under - $25
12 & under - $10
Last Chance Registration - November 22-27
Adult 5K- $40
Military 5K - $35
25 & under - $30
12 & under - $10
Online registration will close Thursday, November 27 at 7:45. Only online registration will be accepted.
PACKET PICKUP
Location: Koinonia Foundation, 6107 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310 (the Olivet Campus of St Martin de Porres Episcopal Church, with the entrance on Beulah, north of the fire station.)
Monday 11/24 from 1-7pm
Tuesday 11/25 from 1-7pm
Wednesday 11/26 from 2-5PM
Location: Walmart, 5885 Kingstowne Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22315
Race Day, Nov 27th, 8:00-9:00 AM
Participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt.
AWARDS will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, top three male and female finishers in 12 & Under and 13-18 age groups. Plus fastest male and female runner with dog and fastest male and female runner with stroller will receive an award.
Donations of nonperishable food items will be accepted by Koinonia
BRING THE FAMILY AND ENJOY A FUN THANKSGIVING DAY MORNING RUN!
CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot
