The Big Turkey Trot Richmond

From Little Hands Virginia

Thursday, November 26 – Saturday, November 28, 2026

8:30 AM EST

Richmond, Virginia

Free–$50.88 · 5 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with a twist at The Big Turkey Trot in Richmond, Henrico! Organized by Little Hands Virginia, this exciting family-friendly event takes place from Thursday, November 26, 2026, to Saturday, November 28, 2026. Lace up your running shoes and choose from a variety of race distances, including the lively 5K Turkey Trot, the fun-filled 1 mile Gobble Wobble, or the adorable Baby Bobble for our littlest racers. The festivities kick off and conclude at St. Joseph's Villa, where participants can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere complete with a community partner expo, music, and costumes. Plus, you have the chance to make a difference by starting your own fundraising team, with all proceeds supporting Little Hands Virginia's mission to provide essential resources to young children. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to combine fitness, fun, and philanthropy this Thanksgiving!

Races

5k Race

Closes in 1 week

Incl. $5.88 Fee & T-Shirt

Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (8:30 AM EST)

$50.88

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Baby Bobble

Closes in 1 week

Incl. $3.95 Fee

Child MUST be crawling. Walkers will be disqualified. Parents do not need to register themselves also.

Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (9:20 AM EST)

$23.95

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1 Mile Gobble Wobble

Closes in 1 week

Incl. $5.13 Fee & T-Shirt

Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (9:30 AM EST)

$40.13

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Virtual 5k Race
Virtual
Closes in 1 week

Incl. $5.88 Fee & T-Shirt

Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (8:30 AM EST)

$50.88

Register
Stroller Rider

Free registration for little ones riding along! Does not include a race t-shirt or official timing chip. If you would like a youth shirt for your child, please purchase a standard registration.

Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (8:30 AM EST)

Free

Register

Organiser's description

Join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, for Little Hands Virginia's family-friendly event, The Big Turkey Trot. Gather friends, family, and colleagues for the _5K Turkey Trot_, _1 mile Gobble Wobble_, or the _Baby Bobble_ (baby crawling race). Starting and ending at St. Joseph's Villa, enjoy a festive atmosphere, a community partner expo before and after the event, costumes, music, and a timed race on a fun, flat course. Get into the spirit of the holiday and START YOUR OWN FUNDRAISING TEAM, with all proceeds directly supporting Little Hands Virginia's mission https://littlehandsva.org/about to ensure young children have essentials from birth to improve outcomes for life.

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Location

8000 Brook Rd, Richmond, 23227, VA, United States

Little Hands Virginia

Little Hands Virginia's mission is to ensure young children have essentials from birth to improve outcomes for life. They support economically disadvantaged families by providing everything babies need to be healthy and safe, including diapers, hygiene items, feeding supplies, car seats, pack 'n plays, and strollers. We partner with 130 organizations, including local nonprofits, hospitals, food banks, and government agencies, to reach families and ensure no child goes without what they need to thrive. Last year, Little Hands distributed over 700,000 diapers and served 10,000 families.

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