EOD Fairfax Turkey Trot 10K
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2026 EOD Fairfax Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
The event takes place on November 29 at Lake Fairfax in Reston, Virginia. It offers timed road and trail races with both in-person and virtual participation options.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km
Points from this race count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack series and toward the Fall Series. The event is chip timed. Registered runners receive a finisher’s medal and a technical event shirt; shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before November 16. A virtual race option is available for those who cannot attend in person.
The course uses park trails and road sections and is described as hilly with some technical trail segments. The 10k is two laps of the 5k course. Water stations are placed along the courses: six stations for the 10k and three for the 5k, with Gatorade available at some stations. Portable restrooms will be available around the park. Parking is located at Lake Fairfax Park by the back soccer fields at 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA.
Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to age-group placings by standard categories; overall top three finishers are not eligible for age-group awards. The race partners with the EOD Warrior Foundation. Race day registration and packet pickup are available, though event shirts and sizes for late registrants cannot be guaranteed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
