DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Danville, Virginia
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving Day with the DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025! Join us on Thursday, November 27th, in Danville for a festive 5K Run/Walk and a fun-filled Children's Fun Run. The event, hosted at the scenic American Legion Field along the beautiful Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail, promises a day of community spirit and healthy activity. The Children's Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 9:00 AM.
Whether you're dressing up in turkey costumes or simply looking to burn some calories before the big feast, this event is perfect for all ages. With a registration fee of $35 for the 5K (or just $25 for students 17 and under), you can enjoy a memorable day while supporting local education initiatives. Plus, all participants registered by November 14th will receive a stylish long-sleeve performance shirt! Don’t miss out on the chance to win trophies and medals across various age categories. Join us for this exciting celebration of fitness and community!
Whether you're dressing up in turkey costumes or simply looking to burn some calories before the big feast, this event is perfect for all ages. With a registration fee of $35 for the 5K (or just $25 for students 17 and under), you can enjoy a memorable day while supporting local education initiatives. Plus, all participants registered by November 14th will receive a stylish long-sleeve performance shirt! Don’t miss out on the chance to win trophies and medals across various age categories. Join us for this exciting celebration of fitness and community!
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!
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