Virginia · 5K
Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k
Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k is a 5K event held in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- 133 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- charlottesvilleturkeytrot.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 133 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k
Come join us for the 2026 Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26th at 9:00 am. The race starts and finishes next to Albemarle High School and features a neighborhood course with flat stretches and gentle rolling hills, totaling 133 feet of elevation gain. Ample parking will be available at Albemarle High School, Journey Middle School, and Greer Elementary. The race proudly supports two local beneficiaries: the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Loaves & Fishes Food…
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Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k: common questions
- When is the Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k held?
- In Charlottesville, Virginia.
- What distances does the Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k?
- Yes — registration is open. $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k?
- Loop course; Road surface; 133 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data).
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