Occoneechee State Park Turkey Trot
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Occoneechee State Park 2026 Annual Turkey Trot
The event is a community running day at Occoneechee State Park in Clarksville, Virginia on November 14, 2026. It includes a kids one mile fun run and a 5K run conducted on park roads and trails that border John Kerr Lake.
Distances
- 1 Mile kids Fun Run, children 13 and under
- 5K run, officially timed with paved roads and rolling hills
Participants receive swag bags and healthy refreshments. All children in the 1 Mile run receive a medal. The 5K awards medals to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 and up. Well-mannered leashed pets and costumes are welcome.
Race packets are available on the day of the event. Optional event T shirts may be ordered at registration by October 17, 2026. Regular registration opens August 1, 2026; regular registration ends November 8, 2026, with late registration November 9 to 12. Standard fees listed are $10 for the kids one mile and $30 for the 5K, with higher late registration fees shown for November 9 to 12. Park entry is $7 or an alternative donation of four canned food items.
Proceeds benefit park projects including a pedestrian walkway and bike path, a sensory trail, and other park enhancements and environmental projects. Post race activities include a Best Costume award, an archery program, and a disc golf contest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
