Charlottesville Turkey Trot
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Event
The Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k is held on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Charlottesville, VA. The event offers both a live and a virtual 5k option. The live course starts and finishes next to Albemarle High School (2775 Hydraulic Rd).
The course runs on surrounding neighborhood roads and includes flat stretches and mild rolling hills with a total elevation gain of 133 feet. Ample parking is available at Albemarle High School, Journey Middle School, and Greer Elementary.
Registration, packet pickup and rules
Race registration is listed as $35 beginning Sept. 1, with a higher late registration fee noted at $48. Registered participants receive a soft technical race t-shirt while supplies last; signing up by Oct. 26 is listed as the deadline to guarantee a shirt. Chip timing is provided by Blue Ridge Timing.
Packet pickup is scheduled the Tuesday and Wednesday before the race at Connect Church (2080 Lambs Rd), with limited race-day pickup at Albemarle High School. The event benefits the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. No race refunds or deferrals are allowed. Dogs are not permitted on the course; strollers are allowed only in the last wave. Local Albemarle EMT medical services will be on site. Volunteers are needed and may receive a 50% race discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.