Blacksburg Turkey Trot
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Blacksburg Turkey Trot
The Blacksburg Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning running event in downtown Blacksburg, Virginia, presented by Kroger and scheduled for November 26, 2026. The event is based at 108 W Roanoke St and includes a 5k course plus a separate kids dash.
The event includes:
- 5k Turkey Trot - professionally timed 5k with race bib and chip timing provided at packet pickup
- Gobble Gobble Kids Dash - a short race for children that finishes before the main 5k
Registration details and deadlines are published for the event. A shirt guarantee deadline is November 15; online registration is available until November 24. Packet pickup is held on the day prior at Nest Realty New River Valley with walkup registration available for an additional fee. There is no race day packet pickup.
The 5k course is described as designed for walkers and runners with a range of abilities. The event is professionally timed, and participants receive a bib and timing chip at packet pickup. The organizer notes that participants often wear Thanksgiving-themed running gear. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
