Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the fun at the 48th Annual Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia! This family-friendly event features two exciting races: a 10K and a 1 Mile run, perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. The 1 Mile race kicks off at 8:15 AM with an out-and-back course starting and finishing at the Mt. Trashmore YMCA, while the 10K race begins at 9 AM, weaving through the scenic Windsor Woods and Mt. Trashmore City Park.
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere with long-sleeved t-shirts for all, complimentary refreshments, and a lively post-race party where awards will be handed out. Don't miss out on the chance to earn medals for all finishers and compete for age group awards in both races. With early bird registration available for just $35 until May 31st, this is an event you won't want to miss! Gather your family and friends, and get ready to trot into the holiday spirit!
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere with long-sleeved t-shirts for all, complimentary refreshments, and a lively post-race party where awards will be handed out. Don't miss out on the chance to earn medals for all finishers and compete for age group awards in both races. With early bird registration available for just $35 until May 31st, this is an event you won't want to miss! Gather your family and friends, and get ready to trot into the holiday spirit!
Organiser's Description
THE 48TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 10K AND 1 MILE RUN PROVIDES A TRADITIONAL QUALITY RUNNING EVENT FOR FAMILIES & RUNNERS OF ALL ABILITIES.
COURSE: BOTH RACES ARE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS, FAMILY-FRIENDLY, WITH DEEPLY DISCOUNTED YOUTH REGISTRATIONS.
ONE MILE RACE AT 8:15 AM - THIS IS AN OUT-AND-BACK STARTING AND FINISHING IN FRONT OF THE MT TRASHMORE YMCA.
10K RACE AT 9 AM - THIS CERTIFIED COURSE STARTS AT THE MT TRASHMORE YMCA, LOOPS THROUGH WINDSOR WOODS, AND THEN MT TRASHMORE CITY PARK & FINISHES BACK AT THE Y. STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE, WE JUST ASK IF YOU START IN THE BACK OF THE RACE. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: LONG-SLEEVED T-SHIRTS FOR ALL. TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT AND THE SHIRT SIZE, WE RECOMMEND SIGNING UP EARLY! ONSITE REFRESHMENTS AND A POSTRACE PARTY WILL BE COMPLIMENTARY TO RACE PARTICIPANTS & VOLUNTEERS IN THE YMCA PARKING LOT. AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE PARTY. FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL REGISTERED FOR & COMPLETING EACH RACE.
REGISTRATION: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION OF $35 IS OPEN THROUGH MAY 31ST. REGISTRATION WILL GO UP TO $40 UNTIL OCTOBER 1 THEN $45 UNTIL NOVEMBER 1, THEN $50 UNTIL RACE DAY!
YOUTH DISCOUNT: THERE IS AN $8.00 YOUTH DISCOUNT FOR AGES 22 AND UNDER THROUGH 11/27/25.
AWARDS: 10K TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
10K AGE GROUPS
MALE:12 & UNDER, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & OVER, WALKERS TOP 3 OVERALL
FEMALE: 12 & UNDER, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 75& OVER, WALKERS TOP 3 OVERALL
MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS
MILE RUN/WALK AWARDS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS: 6 & UNDER, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-19, 20-39, 40 & ABOVE;
MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS
TIME LIMITS: ONE MILE CUTOFF IS 8:50 AM. THE 10K CUTOFF IS 10:45 AM.
10K EVENT RECORDS
1996 TOMMY HOLLAND 30:22
2008 NATALIE SHERBAK 35:12
*OPTION FOR ADD'L DISCOUNT. THERE IS A $3.00 SAVINGS IF YOU OPT OUT OF RECEIVING A QUALITY T-SHIRT. YOU WILL BE PROMPTED IN THE SIGN UP PROCESS TO CHOOSE A SHIRT SIZE OR OPT OUT. THE SAVINGS WILL APPEAR AT CHECKOUT.
PAPER ENTRY FORMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
REGISTRATION & PRE-REGISTERED PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, NOV 26TH FROM 1:00 TO 5:30 PM AT THE MT. TRASHMORE YMCA , 4441 SOUTH BOULEVARD IN VIRGINIA BEACH.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: YOUR DISCOUNT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT - REGISTER BY NOV 26TH.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE THRU NOV 26TH. DISCOUNTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED ON THE PAYMENT PAGE DURING REGISTRATION. YOU SHOULD USE THE ACCOUNT YOU USED TO REGISTER FOR THE CLUB TO APPLY FOR THIS DISCOUNT. WE WILL ALSO ATTEMPT TO MATCH ON NAME/DATE OF BIRTH.
_ THIS IS A STRIDER GRAND PRIX, YOUTH GRAND PRIX._
_ _
COURSE: BOTH RACES ARE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS, FAMILY-FRIENDLY, WITH DEEPLY DISCOUNTED YOUTH REGISTRATIONS.
ONE MILE RACE AT 8:15 AM - THIS IS AN OUT-AND-BACK STARTING AND FINISHING IN FRONT OF THE MT TRASHMORE YMCA.
10K RACE AT 9 AM - THIS CERTIFIED COURSE STARTS AT THE MT TRASHMORE YMCA, LOOPS THROUGH WINDSOR WOODS, AND THEN MT TRASHMORE CITY PARK & FINISHES BACK AT THE Y. STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE, WE JUST ASK IF YOU START IN THE BACK OF THE RACE. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: LONG-SLEEVED T-SHIRTS FOR ALL. TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT AND THE SHIRT SIZE, WE RECOMMEND SIGNING UP EARLY! ONSITE REFRESHMENTS AND A POSTRACE PARTY WILL BE COMPLIMENTARY TO RACE PARTICIPANTS & VOLUNTEERS IN THE YMCA PARKING LOT. AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE PARTY. FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL REGISTERED FOR & COMPLETING EACH RACE.
REGISTRATION: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION OF $35 IS OPEN THROUGH MAY 31ST. REGISTRATION WILL GO UP TO $40 UNTIL OCTOBER 1 THEN $45 UNTIL NOVEMBER 1, THEN $50 UNTIL RACE DAY!
YOUTH DISCOUNT: THERE IS AN $8.00 YOUTH DISCOUNT FOR AGES 22 AND UNDER THROUGH 11/27/25.
AWARDS: 10K TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
10K AGE GROUPS
MALE:12 & UNDER, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & OVER, WALKERS TOP 3 OVERALL
FEMALE: 12 & UNDER, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 75& OVER, WALKERS TOP 3 OVERALL
MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS
MILE RUN/WALK AWARDS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS: 6 & UNDER, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-19, 20-39, 40 & ABOVE;
MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS
TIME LIMITS: ONE MILE CUTOFF IS 8:50 AM. THE 10K CUTOFF IS 10:45 AM.
10K EVENT RECORDS
1996 TOMMY HOLLAND 30:22
2008 NATALIE SHERBAK 35:12
*OPTION FOR ADD'L DISCOUNT. THERE IS A $3.00 SAVINGS IF YOU OPT OUT OF RECEIVING A QUALITY T-SHIRT. YOU WILL BE PROMPTED IN THE SIGN UP PROCESS TO CHOOSE A SHIRT SIZE OR OPT OUT. THE SAVINGS WILL APPEAR AT CHECKOUT.
PAPER ENTRY FORMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
REGISTRATION & PRE-REGISTERED PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, NOV 26TH FROM 1:00 TO 5:30 PM AT THE MT. TRASHMORE YMCA , 4441 SOUTH BOULEVARD IN VIRGINIA BEACH.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: YOUR DISCOUNT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT - REGISTER BY NOV 26TH.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE THRU NOV 26TH. DISCOUNTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED ON THE PAYMENT PAGE DURING REGISTRATION. YOU SHOULD USE THE ACCOUNT YOU USED TO REGISTER FOR THE CLUB TO APPLY FOR THIS DISCOUNT. WE WILL ALSO ATTEMPT TO MATCH ON NAME/DATE OF BIRTH.
_ THIS IS A STRIDER GRAND PRIX, YOUTH GRAND PRIX._
_ _
Races
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Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeved Color T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
10K Age Groups Male:12 & under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over Female: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74,75& over Medals for all finishers Mile Run/Walk Awards Top 3 male and female age groups: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-19, 20-39, 40 & above; Medals for all finishers TIME LIMITS: One Mile cutoff is 8:50 AM. 10K cutoff is 10:45 AM. 10K Certified Race Course The 10K race will begin at the YMCA located on South Blvd and run down to Presidential, onto Colonial Pkwy, Palace Green, Cumberland, Chancellor, William Penn, Palace Green, Winsdor Woods Blvd, Silina, West Colonial Parkway, South Blvd, through Mt. Trashmore, and back to the YMCA. USATF Certification: VA11043RT 1-Mile Course Tidewater Strider Youth Grand Prix The 1-Mile event will begin and finish at the YMCA and is an out and back on South Blvd. 10K Event Records 1996 Tommy Holland 30:22 2008 Natalie Sherbak 35:12 -
Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Color T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$27.50
Top 3 male and female age groups: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-19, 20-39, 40 & above; Medals for all finishers -
Competitive Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Colored Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
Must Walk entire race to be eligible for an award in this Division
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