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Richmond Turkey Trot 5K

Date
November 26, 2026
Distance
5K - Extended Online Registration · 5K - Untimed - Extended Online Registration · 5K & more
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From the Organizer

Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the Richmond Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk!

Richmond, VA

Use #TurkeyTradition to share your photos!

Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website https://americanturkeytradition.com/richmondturkeytrot.

Events

5K - Extended Online Registration8 AMRegister →
5K - Untimed - Extended Online Registration8 AMRegister →
5K - Untimed8 AMRegister →
5K - Virtual8 AMRegister →
5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under)8 AMRegister →
Kids 100M Dash (age 8 & under)7:45 AMRegister →

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

57°

Typical Low

36°

Chance of Rain

30%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Richmond Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:02 AMSunset 4:54 PMDaylight 9h 53m

Host City

About Richmond, VA

Population

227,595

as of 2023

Elevation

60 ft

Nearest Airport

RIC

Richmond International Airport · 9 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?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Richmond Turkey Trot 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Richmond Turkey Trot 5K
Date
November 26, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Richmond Turkey Trot 5K?
Richmond Turkey Trot 5K is a running race held in Richmond, 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 Richmond Turkey Trot 5K?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia at Dogwood Dell Amphitheater, Richmond, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Richmond Turkey Trot 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Richmond Turkey Trot 5K

Nov 26, 2026

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