Drumstick Turkey Trot 8 Miler
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Drumstick Turkey Trot 5k & 8 Miler
The Drumstick Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving holiday running event held on November 26, 2026 at Gravelly Point in Arlington, Virginia. The event offers in-person distance options and several virtual participation choices. Walkers and strollers are explicitly welcome.
Distances and participation options:
- 5K
- 8 Miler route goes out onto Teddy Roosevelt Island once a year
- Virtual with medal
- Virtual without medal or shirt
- Virtual with medal and shirt
Registration uses tiered pricing with higher fees closer to the event date. Published example prices include early, mid, and late rates for in-person distances: the 5K listed around $33.63 early, $38.96 mid, and $44.30 late; the 8 Miler listed around $54.98 early, $60.31 mid, and $65.65 late. Virtual options include a lower priced entry without award items and higher priced options that include a medal and/or shirt.
The course for the eight mile option includes a route onto Teddy Roosevelt Island that is noted as being run only at this time of year. The listing indicates event-related items and fees are included in the published prices and that multiple participation formats are available for local and remote participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
