SML Turkey Trot
SML Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Huddleston, VA, with entry fees from $22.50 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 1235 Rd 888, Huddleston, VA
- Price
- $22.50–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us at Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the region's only Turkey Trot - 1 mile and family friendly 5k on November 26th (Thanksgiving) at 9 am! Hosted by LAT Wellness Studio, this race is located on a scenic, asphalt route and welcomes walkers and runners to participate. A portion of proceeds is donated to the state park.
Register by October 31st to guarantee a shirt. There will be prizes for top qualifiers for runners plus the best dressed turkey family! Awards for runners start at 10:00 am. Kids are encouraged to participate!
We encourage for you share this link with family and friends to expand our outreach to help raise money for the park! We hope to see you there!
For further questions or if you wish to become a sponsor, please reach out to the race director, Lacy Lynch via email at latwellnessstudio@gmail.com.
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
55°
Typical Low
35°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bedford, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huddleston, VA
City Elevation
837 ft
Nearest Airport
LYH
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field · 20 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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SML Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026