# SOME Trot for Hunger (5K Run/Walk & Little Turkey 1-Miler) > Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM - Where: Freedom Plaza, 1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-friendly course; dedicated Little Turkey 1-Miler for kids ages 10 & under - Price: $30 for Little Turkey 1-Miler; $45–$60 for 5K Run/Walk; 100% of proceeds benefit SOME programs - Organizer: So Others Might Eat (SOME) - Official page: https://trotforhunger.org/register/ - 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/some-trot-for-hunger-5k-run-walk-and-little-turkey-1-miler--listing-5f1f8066ab265b12dc5690a9 ## About A cherished capital tradition for over two decades, the SOME (So Others Might Eat) Trot for Hunger is the only Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Washington, D.C. Gathering at Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue, thousands of families, recreational joggers, and walking groups unite on Thanksgiving morning to help raise critical funds for District residents experiencing hunger and homelessness. The event includes a USATF-certified timed 5K, a casual untimed 5K family walk/run, and the beloved 'Little Turkey 1-Miler' fun run designed specifically for kids 10 and under. 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