Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot
From the Organizer
The Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot is a new race that puts a twist on the traditional Thanksgiving turkey trot. Entrants will run a full 5k on the track with athletes racing in heats based on their predicted finishing times.
This event will be held on November 21st, 2026 on the track at Thomas Edison High School in Alexandria, VA. The race is in-person, rain or shine.
This event is all about bringing our community together to help raise money for the Thomas Edison Cross Country and Track and Field programs. Register yourself and bring along your family, friends, and communities to participate in our track turkey trot!
Heats
Heat Finishing Time
Heat 1 25:00 - 55:00
Heat 2 23:00 - 24:59
Heat 3 21:00 - 22:59
Heat 4 19:40 - 20:59
Heat 5 18:45 - 19:39
Heat 6 18:00 - 18:44
Heat 7 16:45 - 17:59
Heat 8 16:00 - 16:44
Heat 9 14:30 - 15:59
Packet Pickup
Packet pick up will be at Edison High School, November 20th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, then again on race day starting at 5:30 PM.
Awards
Awards will be given to Overall top three male and female finishers in each heat.
Parking
Parking will be onsite and Edison High School. However, parking is limited, so please plan to arrive early to get a spot.
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
56°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Washington Reagan Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alexandria, VA
Elevation
66 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot?
- Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot is a running race held in Alexandria, Virginia on November 21, 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 Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Alexandria, Virginia at 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot
Nov 21, 2026