Fairfax Turkey Trot 4 Miler
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About the race
The Fairfax Turkey Trot 4 Miler is an in-person community running event held in Mantua, Fairfax, Virginia on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The event is presented as a family-friendly gathering and is in its 14th year.
Distances offered include:
- 4 Miles open division
- 4 Miles for ages 7 and under, no shirt option
Registration is online only. Listed registration windows and fees include a $35 rate for the 4 Miler through October 31 and a $40 rate beginning November 1; the 4 Miler registration entry lists an open date on September 2 and a close date of October 31. The 7 and under entry lists its own registration open and close dates and a lower entry fee.
Packet pick up is available at Mantua Pool with pickup times the day before and the morning of the event: Wednesday, November 25 from 2:00-7:00 pm, or Thursday, November 26 from 7:00-8:00 am.
Participants in standard entries are offered a commemorative Fairfax Turkey Trot race shirt; the 7 and under entry is specified as no shirt. Proceeds from the event are donated to Britepaths, an organization that has provided assistance to struggling Fairfax County residents for more than 30 years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
