Turkey trots in Virginia 2026
Turkey trots are the Thanksgiving races: mostly 5Ks on Thanksgiving morning, often for a local charity, and the biggest running day of the year in the US. 89 turkey trots in Virginia. 47 on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Dates, distances and how competitive each field is.
- Sat, Nov 7Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2Williamsburg5K10K
- Sat, Nov 7Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)Williamsburg5K10KHalf marathonMarathon
- Sat, Nov 14Gobbler 5K, and 10KMidlothian5K10K
- Sat, Nov 14Piedmont Turkey TrotHaymarket5K
- Sat, Nov 14Gobbler 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (46)Midlothian5K10K Local
- Sat, Nov 14Berryville Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Kids Fun RunBerryville5K Competitive
- Sat, Nov 14Occoneechee State Park 2026 Annual Turkey TrotClarksville5K
- Sun, Nov 15Barrel Oak Turkey Trot 3K/6KDelaplane
- Sun, Nov 15Tysons Rotary 5K Turkey TrotTysons5K Competitive
- Fri, Nov 20Turkey Trot Trail 10K and 5KChesterfield5K10K
- Sat, Nov 21Eagle 5000 Turkey TrotAlexandria5K
- Sat, Nov 21Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1MColonial Heights5K10K
- Sat, Nov 21Marine Corps Turkey TrotQuantico10K
- Sat, Nov 21Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1, and 26.2Williamsburg5K10K
- Sat, Nov 21Harper's Ferry Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & HalfEventFredericksburg5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Nov 21Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble 5KWarrenton5K Competitive
- Sat, Nov 21Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (47)Colonial Heights5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Nov 21MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza 5k/10k Turkey Trot & Wellness WalkAlexandria5K10K
- Sat, Nov 21Tom Turkey Trot 2026Palmyra5K
- Sat, Nov 21Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (47)Williamsburg5K10KHalf marathonMarathon
- Sat, Nov 21Crow's Nest Turkey TrotStafford
- Sat, Nov 21Herndon Turkey Trot 5KHerndon5K
- Sat, Nov 21Remington Turkey Trot 5k Race and WalkRemington5K Local
- Sat, Nov 21Timberneck Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk FundraiserHayes5K
- Sat, Nov 21GNSO Thanksgiving 5K RaceCharlottesville5K
- Sat, Nov 21Dominion Valley Turkey Trot 5kHaymarket5K Competitive
- Sat, Nov 21Port City Turkey Trot 5k & 10kAlexandria5K10K Competitive
- Sat, Nov 21Bunnyman Turkey Trot 5k & 10kLorton5K10K Competitive
- Sun, Nov 22Vienna Turkey Trot 5K/10K and Fun RunVienna5K10K Competitive
- Sun, Nov 22Burn Boot Camp Gobble & Give 5KLorton5K Very competitive
- Sun, Nov 22Shenandoah Valley Track Club (Pre)Thanksgiving Run/Walk 5k and 1 MileBridgewater5K
- Wed, Nov 25Glowing Gobbler 5KNewport News5K
- Wed, Nov 25Winery at Bull Run Turkey Trot 5k & 10kCentreville5K10K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Braemar Turkey TrotBristow5K
- Thu, Nov 26City of Fairfax Turkey Trot 5KFairfax5K
- Thu, Nov 26Club of Staunton Turkey Trot 5KStaunton5K
- Thu, Nov 26Harper's Mill Turkey Trot 5k Run and WalkChesterfield5K
- Thu, Nov 26Powell Wellness Center Turkey Trot 5KCulpeper5K
- Thu, Nov 26Prince William Turkey TrotManassas5K
- Thu, Nov 26SML Turkey TrotHuddleston5K
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day 5KStephens City5K
- Thu, Nov 26T-Town Turkey TrotTazewell5K
- Thu, Nov 26Turkey Day 5KReston5K
- Thu, Nov 26Virginia Run Turkey TrotCentreville5K
- Thu, Nov 26YMCA of the Chesapeake Turkey Trot Charity 5KChincoteague5K
- Thu, Nov 2634th Annual YMCA Turkey TrotFredericksburg5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Arlington Turkey Trot 5KArlington5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Blue Talon Bistro Turkey TrotWilliamsburg5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Blue Talon Bistro Turkey TrotWilliamsburg5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26CAN the Bird 5K Turkey TrotAlexandria5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Gobble Wobble 5KWoodbridge5K
- Thu, Nov 26Hat Creek Golf Course Turkey TrotBrookneal5K
- Thu, Nov 26Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. Low Key Turkey TrotCharles City5K10K
- Thu, Nov 26Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance - 5K Run & WalkLynchburg5K
- Thu, Nov 26Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & MileVirginia Beach10K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Ashburn Farm Thanksgiving Day RacesAshburn5K10K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Waynesboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot (In Memory of Dick Meador)Waynesboro5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Blacksburg Turkey TrotBlacksburg5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Halifax County Turkey TrotSouth Boston5K
- Thu, Nov 26Little Neck Turkey Trot and Gobble WobbleVirginia Beach5K
- Thu, Nov 262026 South Run Turkey Trot 5k & 10kSpringfield5K10K
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day 5K, Kids' Fun Runs & Tot TrotStephens City5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Charlie Normile's Turkey TrotVirginia Beach5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 2619th Annual SPC Turkey Waddle 5K Run & Walk (or 'waddle')Midlothian5K
- Thu, Nov 262026 Annual AKT Turkey Trot 5K/10KAlexandria5K10K
- Thu, Nov 2645th Annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5KCharlottesville5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26BRAEMAR 2026 ANNUAL 5K TURKEY TROTBristow5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5kCharlottesville5K Very competitive
- Thu, Nov 26DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2026Danville5K
- Thu, Nov 26Lexington Gobble Wobble 5kLexington5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick DashRoanoke5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Valley Children's Advocacy Center's 15th Annual The Club of Staunton Turkey Trot Run/WalkStaunton5K Local
- Thu, Nov 26SML Turkey TrotHuddleston5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26=PR= Races: Turkey Day 5K & 1 MileReston5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26RRRC 49th Annual Turkey Trot 10k & 5k, presented by WegmansRichmond5K10K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26The Big Turkey Trot RichmondRichmond5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Hero's Bridge Prince William 5K Turkey Trot & Mashed Potato MileManassas5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Charlie Normile's Turkey TrotVirginia Beach5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Drumstick Dash Turkey Trot 5k & 8 MilerArlington5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26Lansdowne Turkey Trot 5K Fredericksburg5K Very competitive
- Fri, Nov 27Lake Anna Turkey Trot 5K/10K/HalfSpotsylvania5K10K
- Fri, Nov 27Burke Lake Turkey Trot 5k & 10kFairfax Station5K10K Local
- Fri, Nov 27Lake Anna Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & HalfSpotsylvania5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Nov 28Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1MColonial Heights5K10K
- Sat, Nov 28Henway Hard Cider Turkey Trot 5K/10KBluemont5K10K
- Sat, Nov 28Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (48)Colonial Heights5K10KHalf marathon Very competitive
- Sat, Nov 28Langley and McLean Crew Turkey TrotMc Lean5K Local
- Sun, Nov 292026 EOD Fairfax Turkey Trot 5k & 10kReston5K10K
- Sun, Nov 29FredVegas Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & 1MFredericksburg5K10K Local
Turkey trots by state
Alabama 35Alaska 2Arizona 28Arkansas 32California 137Colorado 42Connecticut 36Delaware 7Washington, DC 9Florida 188Georgia 70Hawaii 8Idaho 13Illinois 77Indiana 48Iowa 25Kansas 18Kentucky 50Louisiana 18Maine 18Maryland 52Massachusetts 71Michigan 83Minnesota 29Mississippi 13Missouri 56Montana 11Nebraska 13Nevada 10New Hampshire 18New Jersey 92New Mexico 11New York 106North Carolina 116North Dakota 4Ohio 80Oklahoma 26Oregon 21Pennsylvania 100Rhode Island 4South Carolina 34South Dakota 6Tennessee 47Texas 155Utah 18Vermont 16Virginia 89Washington 61West Virginia 18Wisconsin 33Wyoming 4
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Common questions
When are turkey trots in Virginia in 2026?
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. 47 of the 89 turkey trots we list in Virginia are that day; the rest fall on the days around it.
How long is a turkey trot?
Most are 5Ks: 96% of the turkey trots in Virginia have one. 30 offer a 10K and 6 offer a Half marathon. Many add a kids' run or a 1-mile walk.
Which turkey trot in Virginia has the fastest field?
By past results, Burn Boot Camp Gobble & Give 5K in Lorton, then Ashburn Farm Thanksgiving Day Races. Field strength compares the front of each race's field with every other race at that distance.
Where would I place in a turkey trot?
Open any race with past results and enter your time: raceIQ compares you with that race's past finishers in your age group. With a free account it ranks every race near you by where you'd likely finish.