Thanksgiving Stuffing Stomp 10k
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2026 Thanksgiving Stuffing Stomp 5k & 10k
This event takes place at Hains Point in Washington, DC and offers two measured distances:
- 5k
- 10k
The routes run along a paved road around Hains Point beside the Potomac River and are described as flat and fast. Walkers and strollers are welcome. The event is chip timed and participants receive a finisher’s medal and a technical (drifit) event shirt. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before November 4; additional shirts are available afterward on a first-come, first-served basis.
Points from this event count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack Series and toward the Fall Series. The Back of the Pack pace time for this course is 11:00. Live race results are posted online, with a QR code available at the race for immediate viewing; final results with series points are posted the Monday after the event. Runner tracking via SMS is available through registration.
Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second place male and female in age groups 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Top three overall finishers are not eligible for age-group awards.
A virtual race option is offered. There are five water stations on the 10k course at approximately mile markers 1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 and 5.2, and two on the 5k course at approximately mile markers 1 and 2.1; Gatorade is available at some stations. Port-a-johns are located near the start/finish. Packet pickup is available at the event; there will be no on-site race registration. Parking is available around Hains Point.
The race lists Caring Hands Animal Hospital as a sponsor and supports Bobbie’s Pit Bull Rescue and Sanctuary as a charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.