SOME's Trot for Hunger
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Price $16.90 - $69.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the vibrant community of Washington, D.C. on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for SOME's 25th Annual Trot for Hunger, the city's largest and most beloved Turkey Trot! This uplifting Thanksgiving morning event at Freedom Plaza features a timed 5K and a delightful Little Turkey 1-Miler, where every step taken helps support those in need. Whether you're sprinting for a personal best, walking with family, or cheering on participants, your involvement transforms a holiday run into a powerful act of compassion and community support.
The festivities kick off early with bib pick-up starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the Little Turkey 1-Miler at 7:30 AM and the 5K at 8:15 AM. After the races, join in the fun at the family-friendly finisher festival and don’t miss the awards ceremony and the quirky Best Dressed Turkey (pet costume) competition! If you can’t make it in person, you can still participate virtually from November 1-30, running a 5K in your neighborhood while raising awareness and funds for SOME's vital mission. This Thanksgiving, let’s make every mile matter and spread hope throughout our community!
The festivities kick off early with bib pick-up starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the Little Turkey 1-Miler at 7:30 AM and the 5K at 8:15 AM. After the races, join in the fun at the family-friendly finisher festival and don’t miss the awards ceremony and the quirky Best Dressed Turkey (pet costume) competition! If you can’t make it in person, you can still participate virtually from November 1-30, running a 5K in your neighborhood while raising awareness and funds for SOME's vital mission. This Thanksgiving, let’s make every mile matter and spread hope throughout our community!
Organiser's Description
EVERY MILE MATTERS. EVERY STEP GIVES.
D.C.s largest and only Turkey Trot is more than a raceits a tradition of compassion and community. On Thanksgiving morning, join thousands of neighbors at FREEDOM PLAZA for SOMES 25TH ANNUAL TROT FOR HUNGER 5K AND LITTLE TURKEY 1-MILER.
Whether youre chasing a personal best, walking with family, or cheering from the sidelines, every stride fuels change. Together, well transform a holiday run into hope for our communitysupporting meals, housing, healthcare, and job training for those most in need.
* IN-PERSON RACE & FESTIVAL: Join us at Freedom Plaza on November 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving morning - for a timed 5K, the Little Turkey 1-Miler, and a family-friendly finisher festival!
* VIRTUAL RACE: From November 1-30, run a 5K from your neighborhood or local park while raising funds and spreading awareness of SOME's mission! Help us reach all 50 states and expand our global participation!
This Thanksgiving, lets make every mile matter.
EVENT TIMELINE
6:30 AM - BIB PICK UP OPENS ON FREEDOM PLAZA
7:30 AM - LITTLE TURKEY 1-MILER STARTS
8:15 AM - 5K STARTS
8:45 AM - 5K START LINE CLOSES
9:00 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY
9:30 AM - BEST DRESSED TURKEY (PET COSTUME) COMPETITION
10:30 AM - ROADS RE-OPEN
ALL PARTICIPANTS must register and pay online. There is no in-person registration or in-person payment at packet pick-up or on site on race morning. Please register by NOVEMBER 4, 2026 to guarantee a race shirt.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP
_***PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP IS YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT BEFORE THE RACE. IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT UNTIL AFTER 9:00 AM ON RACE DAY.***_
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. LOCATIONS AND TIMES COMING SOON!
_*PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO WATER STOP ON THE COURSE. THERE WILL BE BOTTLED WATER AT THE FINISH LINE. _
_VIRTUAL RACE: FROM NOVEMBER 1-30, RUN A 5K FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OR LOCAL PARK WHILE RAISING FUNDS AND SPREADING AWARENESS OF SOME'S MISSION! HELP US REACH ALL 50 STATES AND EXPAND OUR GLOBAL PARTICIPATION!_
D.C.s largest and only Turkey Trot is more than a raceits a tradition of compassion and community. On Thanksgiving morning, join thousands of neighbors at FREEDOM PLAZA for SOMES 25TH ANNUAL TROT FOR HUNGER 5K AND LITTLE TURKEY 1-MILER.
Whether youre chasing a personal best, walking with family, or cheering from the sidelines, every stride fuels change. Together, well transform a holiday run into hope for our communitysupporting meals, housing, healthcare, and job training for those most in need.
* IN-PERSON RACE & FESTIVAL: Join us at Freedom Plaza on November 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving morning - for a timed 5K, the Little Turkey 1-Miler, and a family-friendly finisher festival!
* VIRTUAL RACE: From November 1-30, run a 5K from your neighborhood or local park while raising funds and spreading awareness of SOME's mission! Help us reach all 50 states and expand our global participation!
This Thanksgiving, lets make every mile matter.
EVENT TIMELINE
6:30 AM - BIB PICK UP OPENS ON FREEDOM PLAZA
7:30 AM - LITTLE TURKEY 1-MILER STARTS
8:15 AM - 5K STARTS
8:45 AM - 5K START LINE CLOSES
9:00 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY
9:30 AM - BEST DRESSED TURKEY (PET COSTUME) COMPETITION
10:30 AM - ROADS RE-OPEN
ALL PARTICIPANTS must register and pay online. There is no in-person registration or in-person payment at packet pick-up or on site on race morning. Please register by NOVEMBER 4, 2026 to guarantee a race shirt.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP
_***PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP IS YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT BEFORE THE RACE. IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT UNTIL AFTER 9:00 AM ON RACE DAY.***_
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. LOCATIONS AND TIMES COMING SOON!
_*PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO WATER STOP ON THE COURSE. THERE WILL BE BOTTLED WATER AT THE FINISH LINE. _
_VIRTUAL RACE: FROM NOVEMBER 1-30, RUN A 5K FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OR LOCAL PARK WHILE RAISING FUNDS AND SPREADING AWARENESS OF SOME'S MISSION! HELP US REACH ALL 50 STATES AND EXPAND OUR GLOBAL PARTICIPATION!_
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:15AM EST)
$69.90
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Little Turkey 1-Miler
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$16.90
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Pet Competition Best Dressed 'Turkey'
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
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