DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Danville, Virginia
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and don your festive turkey costumes for the DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025! This exciting event will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the charming city of Danville, starting and ending at the scenic American Legion Field, home of the Danville Otterbots. Participants can look forward to two fantastic race options: the Children’s Fun Run at 8:30 AM and the 5K Run/Walk at 9:00 AM, both set along the picturesque Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail.
Join the fun while supporting a great cause, as all proceeds benefit programs, initiatives, and scholarships for Danville Public Schools students and teachers. With an entry fee of just $35 for the 5K (or $25 for students 17 and under), this event is not only a wonderful way to exercise before the Thanksgiving feast but also a chance to make a difference in the local community. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to earn trophies and medals in various age categories! Register before November 14, 2025, to secure your long-sleeve performance shirt, and get ready to burn off those pre-dinner calories in
Join the fun while supporting a great cause, as all proceeds benefit programs, initiatives, and scholarships for Danville Public Schools students and teachers. With an entry fee of just $35 for the 5K (or $25 for students 17 and under), this event is not only a wonderful way to exercise before the Thanksgiving feast but also a chance to make a difference in the local community. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to earn trophies and medals in various age categories! Register before November 14, 2025, to secure your long-sleeve performance shirt, and get ready to burn off those pre-dinner calories in
Organiser's Description
* Time to break out the turkey costumes and strap on your running shoes!
* The Danville Public Schools Education Foundation, in partnership with the Danville Otterbots and the Danville Running & Fitness Club, is having its fifth Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27th! The event will start and end at American Legion Field, the home of the Danville Otterbots.
* All proceeds go toward programs, initiatives, and scholarships for DPS students and teachers.
* TIMES: Children's Fun Run - 8:30am; 5K Run/Walk - 9:00am
* COURSE: The entire race will be along the beautiful Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail.
* ENTRY FEE: Children's Fun Run (12 and under) - $0 (as long as an adult is registered for the 5K Run/Walk).
5K Run/Walk - $35 to pre-register, $40 on race day. All area students 17 and under ($25, $30 on race day)
* PACKET PICK-UP: Available on race day beginning at 7:00am
* RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Registration will begin at 7:00am on Thursday. Cash and check ONLY for race day registration. Checks should be made payable to Danville Public Schools Education Foundation.
* WHAT'S INCLUDED: all race registrants registered by 11/14/25 will receive a long-sleeve performance shirt. If you register after 11/14/2025, shirts will be available upon availability.
* Trophies and medals will be awarded.
* 5k run and walk categories: 0-14, 15-19, every 10 years up to 69, 70 and over.
* Let's burn some calories before the big meal!
* The Danville Public Schools Education Foundation, in partnership with the Danville Otterbots and the Danville Running & Fitness Club, is having its fifth Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27th! The event will start and end at American Legion Field, the home of the Danville Otterbots.
* All proceeds go toward programs, initiatives, and scholarships for DPS students and teachers.
* TIMES: Children's Fun Run - 8:30am; 5K Run/Walk - 9:00am
* COURSE: The entire race will be along the beautiful Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail.
* ENTRY FEE: Children's Fun Run (12 and under) - $0 (as long as an adult is registered for the 5K Run/Walk).
5K Run/Walk - $35 to pre-register, $40 on race day. All area students 17 and under ($25, $30 on race day)
* PACKET PICK-UP: Available on race day beginning at 7:00am
* RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Registration will begin at 7:00am on Thursday. Cash and check ONLY for race day registration. Checks should be made payable to Danville Public Schools Education Foundation.
* WHAT'S INCLUDED: all race registrants registered by 11/14/25 will receive a long-sleeve performance shirt. If you register after 11/14/2025, shirts will be available upon availability.
* Trophies and medals will be awarded.
* 5k run and walk categories: 0-14, 15-19, every 10 years up to 69, 70 and over.
* Let's burn some calories before the big meal!
Races
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Children's Fun Run
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
Free
OPENS 23 JUN 26must be 12 years old and under -
5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 23 JUN 26 -
5K Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 23 JUN 26
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