# 35th Annual Virginia Run Turkey Trot 5K and 3K Family Walk

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Where: Virginia Run (start at 15355 Wetherburn Court), 15355 Wetherburn Ct, Centreville, VA 20120
- Ages: All ages; untimed 3K walk for families
- Price: 3K walk $5 (shirt $20 extra); 5K $40 until 10/31, then $50–$55
- Organizer: Virginia Run Turkey Trot
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Centreville/VirginiaRunTurkeyTrot
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A Thanksgiving-morning neighborhood tradition in Centreville's Virginia Run community with turkey hats and dogs in feathered coats. The timed 5K starts at 8:00 am and an untimed 3K walk that suits families follows at 8:05 am; proceeds go to charity. It is dark until about 7 am, so bring a flashlight, and pick up bibs Wednesday 3–7 pm if you can.

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