
Fairfax Turkey Trot 4 Miler is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Fairfax, VA, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
Enjoy your Thanksgiving morning with your family and friends by participating in the Fairfax Turkey Trot 4 Miler.
We are excited to be running/walking in person again this year, on Thursday, November 26!
Registration for 4 miler:
$35 through November 1
$40 November 2 - Race Day
All registrations must be done online. Registration will remain open through Race Morning at 8:00 am.
Packet pick up: You can pick up your bib at the Mantua Pool on Wednesday, November 26 from 2:00-7:00 pm or Thursday, November 27 7:00-8:30 am.
Swag: All participants will receive a commemorative Fairfax Turkey Trot race shirt.
The Fairfax Turkey Trot is a family-friendly, community event celebrating its 13th year running!! The Fairfax Turkey Trot was established to provide a fun, safe environment to bring family and friends together and to support the larger community. Proceeds from the Fairfax Turkey Trot will be donated to Britepaths (formerly Our Daily Bread). For more than 30 years, Britepaths has provided help and hope to struggling residents in the Fairfax County area. This support has been a beacon of light to many affected members of our community during the COVID pandemic.
Earn your turkey dinner and help support those in need!
For more information go to www.fairfaxturkeytrot.com
This registration is for the Fairfax Turkey Trot 4 miler in Mantua. Please be sure this is the correct race you are planning to run.
Weather
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
52°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Vienna, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
426 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Fairfax Turkey Trot 4 Miler
Nov 26, 2026