DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2026
- 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 turkey costumes for the DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2026! This exciting event takes place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, in Danville, Virginia. Starting and ending at American Legion Field, the Turkey Trot features a scenic 5K Run/Walk along the picturesque Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail, alongside a fun-filled Children's Fun Run at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM.
This is not just a race; it's a celebration of community spirit and support for local education! Proceeds from the event benefit programs, initiatives, and scholarships for Danville Public Schools students and teachers. Participants can enjoy a fun and festive atmosphere while competing for trophies and medals in various age categories. With an entry fee of just $35 for the 5K (or $25 for students 17 and under), and a free Children's Fun Run for those 12 and under with an adult registration, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Join us to burn some calories before the big meal and make lasting memories with family and friends!
This is not just a race; it's a celebration of community spirit and support for local education! Proceeds from the event benefit programs, initiatives, and scholarships for Danville Public Schools students and teachers. Participants can enjoy a fun and festive atmosphere while competing for trophies and medals in various age categories. With an entry fee of just $35 for the 5K (or $25 for students 17 and under), and a free Children's Fun Run for those 12 and under with an adult registration, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Join us to burn some calories before the big meal and make lasting memories with family and friends!
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 sixth Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26th! 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 11/13/26 will receive a long-sleeve performance shirt. If you register after 11/13/2026, shirts will be subject to 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 sixth Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26th! 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 11/13/26 will receive a long-sleeve performance shirt. If you register after 11/13/2026, shirts will be subject to 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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