# City of Fairfax Turkey Trot 5K (Fire Station 3 & Old Town) > Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Where: Fire Station 3 (Old Town Fairfax), 4081 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 - Ages: All ages; family and stroller friendly; dogs welcome on leash - Price: $35–$45 per runner; includes race t-shirt and medal; benefits City of Fairfax Fire Department Benevolent Fund - Organizer: City of Fairfax Fire Department Benevolent Fund - Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Fairfax/CityofFairfaxTurkeyTrot - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/city-of-fairfax-turkey-trot-5k-fire-station-3-and-old-town--listing-897dacfc22792e08930454fc ## About 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. 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