More than 786,000 runners crossed the finish line at Thanksgiving Day themed events in 2014 making Thanksgiving the biggest running day of the year. In fact, there were more than 1,000 races on turkey day in 2014 as well as in 2013, according to the Running USA website, which doesn’t list statistics for 2015 probably because they are still counting! Often tied to fundraisers or food drives Turkey Trots are typically festive races on the shorter side — 3 to 6 miles — held on Thanksgiving morning. Keep in mind that if your plan is to burn off enough calories to make up for Thanksgiving Dinner, you’ll need to run a half marathon or longer. So, check out our 7th Annual Gobbler Guide to find a Turkey Trot near you this year!
Berryville Turkey Trot | November 19, 2016 – Berryville, VA
Running/Walking – 2 Miles, 4 Miles, 6 Miles
Gobble Wobble | November 19, 2016 – Montross, VA
Running/Walking – 5K
Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble 5K and Kids Dash | November 19, 2016 – Warrenton, VA
Running/Walking – 3.1 Miles
15th Annual 1-mile Thanksgiving Fox Trot Fundraiser | November 19, 2016 – Alexandria, VA
Running/Walking – 1 Miles
Liberty High School Turkey Trot | November 19, 2016 – Bedford, VA
Running/Walking – 3.1 Miles
RidgeRunners Club Turkey Trot 10K Run and 5K Walk | November 20, 2016 – Woodbridge, VA
Running/Walking – 10K, 5K
Prince William 5k Turkey Trot & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | November 24, 2016 – Manassas, VA
Running/Walking – 5K
28th Annual HumanKind Turkey Trot 5k | November 24, 2016 – Lynchburg, VA
Running/Walking – 3.1 Miles
Irvington Turkey Trot & Animal Food Drive | November 24, 2016 – Irvington, VA
Running/Walking – 2 Miles, 5 Miles
Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k & Fun Run | November 24, 2016 – Lexington, VA
Running/Walking – 5K, 1 Miles
Fast Before the Feast 5K | November 24, 2016 – Newport News, VA
Running/Walking – 5K
Altavista On Track Giblet Jog 5k | November 24, 2016 – Altavista, VA
Running/Walking – 5K
Waynesboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot | November 24, 2016 – Waynesboro, VA
Running/Walking, Swimming, Other – 3.1 Miles
