CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Alexandria, Virginia
- Price $33.10 - $38.45
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Gear up for the 5th annual CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot happening on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025! Join the festive fun in Alexandria, Fairfax, as participants of all ages can run, jog, or stroll around the beautiful Kingstowne area and its scenic Lake. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM in the Walmart parking lot located at 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard, promising a delightful morning filled with community spirit and holiday cheer.
This family-friendly event encourages everyone to bring a canned food item to benefit those in need. With registration options available for all ages and special pricing for military members and youth, it's an affordable way to kick off the holiday season. Participants will also receive a commemorative race t-shirt and have the chance to win awards, including categories for the fastest runner with a dog and the fastest runner with a stroller. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled morning with family and friends while supporting a great cause!
This family-friendly event encourages everyone to bring a canned food item to benefit those in need. With registration options available for all ages and special pricing for military members and youth, it's an affordable way to kick off the holiday season. Participants will also receive a commemorative race t-shirt and have the chance to win awards, including categories for the fastest runner with a dog and the fastest runner with a stroller. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled morning with family and friends while supporting a great cause!
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: Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5775 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315
Monday 11/24 from 2-7pm
Tuesday 11/25 from 2-7pm
Wednesday 11/26 from 2-5PM
Location: Walmart, 5885 Kingstowne Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22315
Race Day, Nov 27th, 7:00-8:00 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: Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5775 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315
Monday 11/24 from 2-7pm
Tuesday 11/25 from 2-7pm
Wednesday 11/26 from 2-5PM
Location: Walmart, 5885 Kingstowne Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22315
Race Day, Nov 27th, 7:00-8:00 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!
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5885 Kingstowne Blvd, Alexandria, 22315, VA, United States
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