SML Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Huddleston, Virginia
- Price $24.85 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations at the SML Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27th, 2025! Taking place at the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston, Bedford, this fun-filled event features a kid-friendly 1-mile race and a family-friendly 5K, both starting at 9 am. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to join in the festivities along the scenic asphalt route.
This unique Turkey Trot not only promotes fitness and family bonding but also supports the state park, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to its upkeep. Don't forget to register by October 31st to secure your race shirt! With exciting prizes for top finishers and a contest for the best-dressed turkey family, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Awards will be presented to runners starting at 9:45 am. Bring your family and friends to make this Thanksgiving memorable while helping to raise funds for a great cause. We can't wait to see you there!
This unique Turkey Trot not only promotes fitness and family bonding but also supports the state park, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to its upkeep. Don't forget to register by October 31st to secure your race shirt! With exciting prizes for top finishers and a contest for the best-dressed turkey family, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Awards will be presented to runners starting at 9:45 am. Bring your family and friends to make this Thanksgiving memorable while helping to raise funds for a great cause. We can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
Join us at Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the region's only turkey trot kid's 1 mile and family friendly 5k on November 27th (Thanksgiving) at 9 am! Hosted by LAT Wellness Studio, this race is located on a scenic, asphalt route and welcomes walkers and runners to participate. A portion of proceeds is donated to the state park.
Register by October 31st to guarantee a shirt. There will be prizes for top qualifiers for runners plus the best dressed turkey family! Awards for runners start at 9:45 am. Kids are encouraged to participate!
We encourage for you share this link with family and friends to expand our outreach to help raise money for the park! We hope to see you there!
For further questions or if you wish to become a sponsor, please reach out to the race director, Lacy Lynch via email at [email protected].
Register by October 31st to guarantee a shirt. There will be prizes for top qualifiers for runners plus the best dressed turkey family! Awards for runners start at 9:45 am. Kids are encouraged to participate!
We encourage for you share this link with family and friends to expand our outreach to help raise money for the park! We hope to see you there!
For further questions or if you wish to become a sponsor, please reach out to the race director, Lacy Lynch via email at [email protected].
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