Turkey 2 Miler
Turkey 2 Miler is a running and rucking race on November 26, 2026 in Axton, VA, with entry fees from $7 to $20.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (81 days to go)
- Location
- 1000 Irisburg Rd, Axton, VA
- Price
- $7–$20
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
9 AM - Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26, 2026
Smith River Sports Complex
1000 Irisburg Rd
Axton, VA 24054
Packet pick-up: Wednesday, November 25 from Noon-6:00 p.m. at the YMCA
Race Day at the Smith River Sports Complex 7:00-8:30 am
The TURKEY TWO is run on a course which circles the Monogram Foods Smith River sports complex and runs on the scenic Dick & Willie Trail along the Smith River. Check out the course map at above link.
This event is guaranteed to get your holiday season off on the right foot! Join participants from all over the country who have come home for the holiday. It’s a great way to celebrate the day, plus burn off a few calories to make room for those you are about to consume.
Participants have choice of registering for the competitive two mile run/ ruck or the non-competitive two mile walk. Run/ruck registrants receive official race shirt and are eligible for awards. Non-competitive walk registrants will not receive shirt or be eligible for awards.
For runners, awards will be given for the top three overall male and female finishers. The top three male and females in 5 year age groups beginning with 9 and under will receive a certificate, suitable for framing. Ruck awards will be for top 3 females and males provided by All Vets. RUCKERS
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
29°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Martinsville Fltr Plt, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Axton, VA
City Elevation
1,012 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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81
Days to train
- Race
- Turkey 2 Miler
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Irisburg Rd, Axton, VA
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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Turkey 2 Miler
Nov 26, 2026