Rocktown Turkey Trot
Rocktown Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Harrisonburg, VA, with entry fees from $27 to $34.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 121 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA
- Price
- $27–$34
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Rocktown Turkey Trot is the perfect mix of fun and fitness on Thanksgiving morning. The four mile course is designed with all skill levels in mind - and it's ideal for first-timers and veteran runners alike. The Turkey Trot is a professionally timed event (you'll receive a race bib and chip timing device at packet pickup), but don't let that deter you from coming dressed in your favorite Thanksgiving-themed running gear!
The Gobble Gobble Kids Dash is a can't-miss tradition for kids on Thanksgiving. They'll be energized by the roar of the crowd and feel the freedom of wind in their face as they run through the closed-down streets of Court Square in Harrisonburg. Kids Dash participants will finish prior to the start of the Rocktown Turkey Trot.
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
52°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dale Enterprise, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Harrisonburg, VA
Population
51,492
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,382 ft
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 83 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 Rocktown Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
126
Days to train
- Race
- Rocktown Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 121 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA
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From Endurance Grid
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Coming from out of town? There's more to Harrisonburg than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Rocktown Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026