City of Fairfax Turkey Trot 5K (Fire Station 3 & Old Town)

About this adventure

A high-energy Northern Virginia Thanksgiving tradition, the City of Fairfax Turkey Trot starts and finishes near Fire Station 3 on University Drive. Organised in partnership with the City of Fairfax Firefighters Benevolent Fund, the race guides thousands of runners, local families, and canine companions through the historic brick-paved streets of Old Town Fairfax and the campus grounds of George Mason University. Strollers are warmly welcomed, and local fire engines line the start line with flashing lights to delight young children. The morning also features a complimentary post-race celebration with hot cider, bananas, and holiday music, with race registrations directly funding emergency assistance for firefighters and their families.