DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- Children's Fun Run · 5K Run · 5K Walk
From the Organizer
- Time to break out the turkey costumes and strap on your running shoes!
- The Danville Public Schools Education Foundation, in partnership with the Danville Otterbots and the Danville Running & Fitness Club, is having its fifth Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27th! The event will start and end at American Legion Field, the home of the Danville Otterbots.
- All proceeds go toward programs, initiatives, and scholarships for DPS students and teachers.
- Times: Children's Fun Run - 8:30am; 5K Run/Walk - 9:00am
- Course: The entire race will be along the beautiful Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail.
- Entry Fee: Children's Fun Run (12 and under) - $0 (as long as an adult is registered for the 5K Run/Walk).
5K Run/Walk - $35 to pre-register, $40 on race day. All area students 17 and under ($25, $30 on race day) - Packet pick-up: Available on race day beginning at 7:00am
- Race Day Registration: Registration will begin at 7:00am on Thursday. Cash and check ONLY for race day registration. Checks should be made payable to Danville Public Schools Education Foundation.
- What's included: all race registrants registered by 11/14/25 will receive a long-sleeve performance shirt. If you register after 11/14/2025, shirts will be available upon availability.
- Trophies and medals will be awarded.
- 5k run and walk categories: 0-14, 15-19, every 10 years up to 69, 70 and over.
- Let's burn some calories before the big meal!
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
58°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danville 2 Se, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Danville, VA
Population
42,239
as of 2023
Elevation
424 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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- What is the DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025?
- DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025 is a running race held in Danville, Virginia 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 DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Danville, Virginia at 302 River Park Drive, Danville, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025
Nov 26, 2026