Herndon Turkey Trot 5K

NOV

21

2026

Community cross country 5K in Herndon on November 21 with age group awards, commemorative shirts for the first 400 pre registered runners, and a canned food collection for LINK.

Sat 21 Nov 2026

Herndon, Virginia

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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Turkey Trot 5K - Herndon

The Turkey Trot is a community cross country style 5K held in Herndon on Saturday, November 21. The event is open to ages 4 and up and requires all participants to complete the course within 45 minutes. The race follows a community format with timed competition and age divisions for awards.

Long sleeve commemorative race shirts are available for the first 400 pre registered runners. Awards are given to first and second place finishers in each age division, and overall male and female champions receive a turkey and a gift card.

Registration fees differ by period and age group: pre registration fees are $40 for adults (21+) and $25 for youth (20 and under); race weekend fees are $45 for adults and $30 for youth. Pre registration closes on the Friday prior to the race.

Packet pick up takes place at Aslin Beer Company, 771 Elden St, Herndon, VA. Participants are encouraged to bring a canned food donation to support LINK, which assists local families experiencing food insecurity. Strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not permitted on the race course.

Award age divisions include 10 & Under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; and 70 & Over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.