Port City Turkey Trot 10k
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About the race
The Port City Turkey Trot is a family friendly pre Thanksgiving run that starts and finishes near Port City Brewing in Alexandria, VA. The event features two race distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
The course follows Holmes Run with some scenic views of the water. The route is described as fairly flat and paved, with a short section of light gravel at the beginning. The 10 km course is an out and back completed twice. Water stations are provided along each course: five stations on the 10 km at approximately miles 1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, and 5.2, and two stations on the 5 km at approximately miles 1 and 2.1; Gatorade is available at some stations. Restrooms are located at Port City Brewing.
Participants receive a chip timed result, a finisher medal, a technical drifit event shirt, and one glass of beer from Port City Brewing. T shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before November 11; extras may be available after that date on a first come, first served basis. Packet pickup is offered at Road Runner Sports on the Friday before the race from 5:30 to 7 pm and also at the event. Race day registration is available; same day registrants should arrive about 60 minutes before their race to register.
Live results are posted on Athlinks and final results with series points are published the Monday after the race. The event benefits Make A Wish Mid Atlantic. The organizer does not allow banditing and may remove violators from the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
