Lake Anna Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half
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Lake Anna Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & Half
The event takes place at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia on November 27. It offers three race distances and a virtual race option for those who cannot attend in person. Walkers are welcome. Participants must pay the park entrance fee or use a state park pass.
Distances:
- 5k: technical trail out-and-back
- 10k: first half trail, second half paved road
- Half: mixed trail and road, out-and-back repeated twice
Runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical event shirt, and chip timing. The half marathon has multiple water stations and aid along the route: the half has 13 water stations at approximate mile markers 1.55, 2.25, 3.1, 3.6, 4.45, 5.15, 6.55, 8.1, 8.8, 9.65, 10.15, 11, and 11.5. The 10k has 5 water stations at approximate mile markers 1.55, 2.25, 3.1, 3.95, and 4.65. The 5k has one water station near mile 1.55. Gatorade will be available at some stations.
Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second place male and female in age categories 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus. This event awards series points toward the 5k, 10k, Endurance, Back of the Pack, and Fall Series. Packet pickup is available at the event, and race day registration is permitted. The charity partner is Project Linus Culpeper Chapter, which donates handmade blankets to children in need. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
