Arlington Turkey Trot 5K
Arlington Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Arlington, VA, with entry fees from $25 to $50.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (118 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
2025 Arlington Turkey Trot
Community Partners United in Service to Others
It's the 20th year of the Arlington Turkey Trot 5k!
Join us, Thursday, November 27, 2025, near Lyon Park Community Center as Arlington trots through the streets of Lyon Park and Ashton Heights on Thanksgiving morning to give thanks for all we have to give. Official start time is 8:00 am.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Adults - $50
Children (6-17) - $25
Children (5 & under) - no charge
(Run Sign UP is the registration platform)
All Runners will receive an Arlington Turkey Trot full color cotton t-shirt and custom timing bib with registration. You can upgrade to a long sleeved, performance t-shirt at the end of registration for an additional $20.
PACKET PICK UP:
Christ Church of Arlington
3020 N. Pershing Dr, Arlington, VA 22201
Tuesday, November 25, 12-8 pm
Wednesday, November 26, 12-6 pm
Thursday, November 27, 6:30-8 am (note the race starts at 8 am)
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
54°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Washington Reagan Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Arlington, VA
City Elevation
264 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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118
Days to train
- Race
- Arlington Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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About This Sport
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Arlington Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026