CAN the Bird Turkey Trot
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CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot
CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot is the sixth annual Thanksgiving Day race held on November 26, 2026, in Alexandria, Virginia. Participants are asked to bring a canned food item; donations of nonperishable food will be accepted by Koinonia. The event begins and ends in the Walmart parking lot at 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard and follows a route around Kingstowne and its lake.
All ages may run, jog, or stroll the course. Participants receive a commemorative race t-shirt. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers, the top three male and female finishers in the 12 & Under and 13-18 age groups, and to the fastest male and female runner with a dog and the fastest male and female runner with a stroller.
Event distances
- 5K
- Military 5K
Registration is available online only and is offered in three periods with different fees: Early Bird through October 16, Standard from October 17 through November 20, and Last Chance November 21 through November 26. Packet pickup locations and times are provided in advance at Jefferson Funeral Chapel and at the Walmart location on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
