Drumstick Turkey Trot 8 Miler

NOV
26
2026
A Thanksgiving Day running event at Gravelly Point in Arlington, VA, featuring an in-person 5K and an 8 mile route that goes onto Teddy Roosevelt Island. Virtual options are available with various medal and shirt choices.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
8 miles 5 kilometers

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Drumstick Turkey Trot 5k & 8 Miler - November 26, 2026

The Drumstick Turkey Trot is scheduled for November 26, 2026 at Gravelly Point in Arlington, VA (22202). The event is presented as a pre-Thanksgiving activity and includes both in-person and virtual participation options.

In-person distances:

  • 5K
  • 8 Miler

The 8 mile course includes a segment onto Teddy Roosevelt Island and is offered only at this time of year. Walkers and strollers are explicitly welcome at the event. Virtual participation choices are listed separately and include options with or without a medal and with an additional shirt option. Registration fees vary by date and by participation category.

The event description emphasizes a community-oriented, holiday-themed run at a riverside location in Arlington. Participants can choose between the shorter 5K or the longer 8 mile route, or take part virtually under the available medal and shirt options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 mi
8 Miler
5 km
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