MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza 5k/10k Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Alexandria, Virginia
- Price $38.10 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join the vibrant community of Alexandria, Fairfax for the 18th Annual MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza 5K/10K Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM, just in time to get everyone in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Runners can choose between a scenic 5K loop or a more challenging 10K course, both starting and finishing at the Mount Vernon High School Entrance #4.
This family-friendly event promises a morning filled with wellness, community spirit, and lively music as participants trot through charming neighborhoods. Enjoy the festive atmosphere featuring a live DJ and supportive volunteers who will greet you with refreshments at the finish line. Don’t forget to register ahead of time to save on race fees—$35 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K, with special discounts for FCPS students, faculty, federal employees, and military families. So gather your family and friends, lace up your running shoes, and get ready to make unforgettable memories at this year's Gobblepalooza Turkey Trot!
This family-friendly event promises a morning filled with wellness, community spirit, and lively music as participants trot through charming neighborhoods. Enjoy the festive atmosphere featuring a live DJ and supportive volunteers who will greet you with refreshments at the finish line. Don’t forget to register ahead of time to save on race fees—$35 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K, with special discounts for FCPS students, faculty, federal employees, and military families. So gather your family and friends, lace up your running shoes, and get ready to make unforgettable memories at this year's Gobblepalooza Turkey Trot!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE MVHS CARES GOBBLEPALOOZA TURKEY TROT & WELLNESS WALK!
* WHAT: 18th Annual MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk
* WHEN:
* Race Day = Saturday November 21, 2026 8:00-9:30am (the Saturday before Thanksgiving)
* Pre-Race Packet Pick-up = Friday November 20, 2026 3-7pm
* WHERE:
* Entrance #4 (aka The Rock Entrance) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/AH3RUU9DRFt1hHi29] Mount Vernon High School 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road Alexandria, VA 2230
* Our VDoT-approved course starts at the Mount Vernon High School Entrance #4 and winds through the nearby neighborhoods.
* 10K participants will start approximately 10 minutes before the 5K and complete two loops of the adjusted route through the main gate.
* 5K participants will complete one loop of the race route.
* As our starting line becomes the finish line, turkey trotters will be greeted by our Gobblepalooza band and MVHS Cares volunteers giving out free fruit and water.
* Rain or Shine Event
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Gobblepalooza is all about wellness, service, community and music bringing our entire community together for a fun & family-friendly morning! Please share your family friendly song requests for our DJ using this form link Turkey Trot DJ Song Request Survey [https://forms.gle/n5VZvsaaujSTEYvE7]
Race Day Registrations cost $35 for the 5k and $45 for the 10k. Please register ahead of time and get a discount.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT:
FCPS students, faculty members, Federal employees, & our military families receive an additional $5 discount at checkout. Please confirm your discount at packet pick up with your related ID.
Register today and invite your family, friends, and community to join the fun at this years Gobblepalooza Turkey Trot!
*Turkey Trot shirts can only be picked up at MVHS. The school cannot ship the shirts to virtual participants, at this time.
MVHS CARES FUNDRAISING GOALS:
* MVHS Music Therapy program support
* MVHS service & leadership scholarships
* School-wide Education Initiatives
* School-wide Social Service & Wellness Initiatives
* After-School Club & Athletics Initiatives
KEEP IN TOUCH:
For updates on additional event news, event pics & vids, info on giveaways, prizes, & our MVHS Cares Scholarship please follow our Instagram @mvhs_cares
RACE ROUTE DETAILS:
* Start and End at the Mount Vernon High School Entrance #4 (38.727661, -77.091947).
* Follow along Route 235 from Battersea Lane
* U-TURN on Rt 235 near the entrance to the parking lot of MV Estate (38.711861, -77.087268) and continue the opposite direction on Rt 235.
* Turn RIGHT into the Wessynton community near the Cunningham Drive Water Station
* Follow Cunningham Drive down the hill and make a LEFT onto Wessynton Way.
* Turn RIGHT onto Rt 235 and continue on Battersea Lane back to the school.
* 10k loops back around the median and return to Rt 235 for 2nd loop & 5k finishes back at the Starting Line.
* After 9:30am, remaining participants on the race course will be ushered onto the sidewalks.
ROAD CLOSURES = 11/21/2026 8:00AM-9:30AM
* Affected Roads = Battersea Ln, Rt 235, Cunningham Dr, Wessynton Way, & Woodland Lane
* Vehicles will be redirected to Rt. 623 via Surrey Dr, Braddock Ave, or Maryland St
* Bus 152 will take an alternate route
* WHAT: 18th Annual MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk
* WHEN:
* Race Day = Saturday November 21, 2026 8:00-9:30am (the Saturday before Thanksgiving)
* Pre-Race Packet Pick-up = Friday November 20, 2026 3-7pm
* WHERE:
* Entrance #4 (aka The Rock Entrance) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/AH3RUU9DRFt1hHi29] Mount Vernon High School 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road Alexandria, VA 2230
* Our VDoT-approved course starts at the Mount Vernon High School Entrance #4 and winds through the nearby neighborhoods.
* 10K participants will start approximately 10 minutes before the 5K and complete two loops of the adjusted route through the main gate.
* 5K participants will complete one loop of the race route.
* As our starting line becomes the finish line, turkey trotters will be greeted by our Gobblepalooza band and MVHS Cares volunteers giving out free fruit and water.
* Rain or Shine Event
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Gobblepalooza is all about wellness, service, community and music bringing our entire community together for a fun & family-friendly morning! Please share your family friendly song requests for our DJ using this form link Turkey Trot DJ Song Request Survey [https://forms.gle/n5VZvsaaujSTEYvE7]
Race Day Registrations cost $35 for the 5k and $45 for the 10k. Please register ahead of time and get a discount.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT:
FCPS students, faculty members, Federal employees, & our military families receive an additional $5 discount at checkout. Please confirm your discount at packet pick up with your related ID.
Register today and invite your family, friends, and community to join the fun at this years Gobblepalooza Turkey Trot!
*Turkey Trot shirts can only be picked up at MVHS. The school cannot ship the shirts to virtual participants, at this time.
MVHS CARES FUNDRAISING GOALS:
* MVHS Music Therapy program support
* MVHS service & leadership scholarships
* School-wide Education Initiatives
* School-wide Social Service & Wellness Initiatives
* After-School Club & Athletics Initiatives
KEEP IN TOUCH:
For updates on additional event news, event pics & vids, info on giveaways, prizes, & our MVHS Cares Scholarship please follow our Instagram @mvhs_cares
RACE ROUTE DETAILS:
* Start and End at the Mount Vernon High School Entrance #4 (38.727661, -77.091947).
* Follow along Route 235 from Battersea Lane
* U-TURN on Rt 235 near the entrance to the parking lot of MV Estate (38.711861, -77.087268) and continue the opposite direction on Rt 235.
* Turn RIGHT into the Wessynton community near the Cunningham Drive Water Station
* Follow Cunningham Drive down the hill and make a LEFT onto Wessynton Way.
* Turn RIGHT onto Rt 235 and continue on Battersea Lane back to the school.
* 10k loops back around the median and return to Rt 235 for 2nd loop & 5k finishes back at the Starting Line.
* After 9:30am, remaining participants on the race course will be ushered onto the sidewalks.
ROAD CLOSURES = 11/21/2026 8:00AM-9:30AM
* Affected Roads = Battersea Ln, Rt 235, Cunningham Dr, Wessynton Way, & Woodland Lane
* Vehicles will be redirected to Rt. 623 via Surrey Dr, Braddock Ave, or Maryland St
* Bus 152 will take an alternate route
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