22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot)
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot-5K Run) · 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot-1M Walk) · 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot - Virtual Participant) & more
From the Organizer
Race Against Hunger & Homelessness In Laurel, MD
Together this Thanksgiving, we can #FightHunger, #FightHomelessness, and #FosterHope. Since 2004, this Thanksgiving morning tradition has drawn participants from across South Central Maryland and beyond. Each year, runners and walkers of all ages come out in the sun or rain, mild or cold, to support Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc. (LARS). The event raises money to help our neighbors fend off hunger, combat homelessness and achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
JOIN US THURSDAY, NOV. 26
laureladvocacy.org #LARS22ndTurkeyTrot
For more information, contact TurkeyTrot@laureladvocacy.org.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
53°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laurel 3 W, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Laurel, MD
Population
29,594
as of 2023
Elevation
164 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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171
Days to train
- Race
- 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot)
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot)?
- 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot) is a running race held in Laurel, Maryland on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot)?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland at Alice B. McCullough Field, Laurel, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot)
Nov 26, 2026