{"id":225209,"date":"2025-10-20T13:22:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=225209"},"modified":"2025-10-22T13:28:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:28:16","slug":"turkey-trots-northern-virginia-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/turkey-trots-northern-virginia-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Trots in Northern Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/turkey_Trot_FI-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"turkey trot featured image\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/turkey_Trot_FI-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/turkey_Trot_FI-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/turkey_Trot_FI-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/turkey_Trot_FI-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/turkey_Trot_FI.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">holiday fun <\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some families have a tradition to watch the Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Parade every year, and others play flag football in the yard. If your family or your friendsgiving crew has the<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/vienna-trace-zero-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> tradition<\/a> of running a Turkey Trot over the Thanksgiving holiday, we&#8217;ve got you.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s a list of local turkey trots, including some 1-mile and fun-run events, in Northern Virginia. <strong>Read on for more about turkey trots in Northern Virginia.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>November 16th, 2025<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/VA\/Tysons\/TysonsRotary5KTurkeyTrot\">Tysons Rotary 5K Turkey Trot<\/a> + 1 Miler | Tysons Central Park, 1775 Tysons Boulevard, Tysons<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225239\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/tysons_rotary_5K_2025-800x800.png\" alt=\"tysons rotary 5k\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/tysons_rotary_5K_2025-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/tysons_rotary_5K_2025-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/tysons_rotary_5K_2025-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/tysons_rotary_5K_2025-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/tysons_rotary_5K_2025-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/tysons_rotary_5K_2025.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8AM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This race and fun-run event is hosted by the Tysons Rotary Club. Funds raised by the race will go toward the Rotary Club\u2019s charitable efforts in Northern Virginia.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong>November 21st, 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsdothis.com\/us\/e\/eagle-5000-turkey-trot-257693\">Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> | Thomas Edison High School, 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7PM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This race will take place on the track at Thomas Edison High School. The race is a fundraiser for the Edison High School Cross Country and Track and Field teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>November 22nd, 2025<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/VA\/Lorton\/BurnBootCampGobbleGive5K\">Burn Boot Camp Gobble &amp; Give 5K <\/a>| Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225625\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/burn_bootcamp_5K_2025-800x800.png\" alt=\"burn bootcamp 5K \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/burn_bootcamp_5K_2025-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/burn_bootcamp_5K_2025-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/burn_bootcamp_5K_2025-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/burn_bootcamp_5K_2025-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/burn_bootcamp_5K_2025-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/burn_bootcamp_5K_2025.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10AM &#8211; Kids 1-miler<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10:30AM &#8211; 5K <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a family- and stroller-friendly event to raise funds and supplies for the Prince William County Community Foundation. Participants are encouraged to bring a food donation. The Prince William County Community Foundation&#8217;s mission is to create a stronger, healthier, and more connected community by addressing critical needs in food insecurity, health &amp; wellness, scholarship, and philanthropy.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herndon-va.gov\/departments\/recreation\/special-events\/turkey-trot-5k-race\">Herndon Turkey Trot 5K<\/a> | Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225303\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/herndon-turkey-trot-800x800.png\" alt=\"herndon turkey trot 2025\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/herndon-turkey-trot-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/herndon-turkey-trot-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/herndon-turkey-trot-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/herndon-turkey-trot-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/herndon-turkey-trot-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/herndon-turkey-trot.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4PM <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This family-friendly race will take runners throughout scenic Herndon. The male and female overall winners will receive a turkey with all the trimmings, and all runners age 21 and up will get a token for a beer at Aslin Brewing Company. Runners are encouraged to bring canned food in support of LINK Against Hunger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trisignup.com\/Race\/Events\/VA\/Sterling\/SullyElementaryTurkeyTrot5K\">Sully Elementary Turkey Trot 5K<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> + Kids Run | 300 Circle Drive, Sterling<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8AM &#8211; 11AM<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the inaugural event for Sully Elementary School. The race is a fundraiser to provide field trips and additional after-school programs for student enrichment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>November 23rd, 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viennaturkeytrot.org\/\">Vienna Turkey Trot (5K \/ 10K \/ Fun Run) <\/a>| Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Center Street South, Vienna<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225240\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/vienna_turkey_Trot_2024-800x800.png\" alt=\"vienna turkey trot \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/vienna_turkey_Trot_2024-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/vienna_turkey_Trot_2024-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/vienna_turkey_Trot_2024-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/vienna_turkey_Trot_2024-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/vienna_turkey_Trot_2024-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/vienna_turkey_Trot_2024.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><em>The 2024 Vienna Turkey Trot. Image courtesy of the Vienna Turkey Trot.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8AM Kids Fun Run<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8AM 5K\/10K<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the 23rd year of this Vienna tradition. This family-friendly event is a fundraiser for the James Madison High School Marching Band and the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department.\u00a0 Strollers are welcome, dogs are not. There will be refreshments available after the race.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Thursday, November 27th (Thanksgiving Day)<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/VA\/Centreville\/VirginiaRunTurkeyTrot\">34th Annual Virginia Run Turkey Trot <\/a>| Virginia Run Community Center, 15355 Wetherburn Court, Centreville<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8AM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This long-time tradition includes a 5K run and a 3K walk. This community event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization, the American Boy Project, which supports people and families struggling with addiction. 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Pershing Drive, Arlington <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8AM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year is the 20th anniversary of the Arlington Turkey Trot. The Trot is a major fundraiser for Arlington\u2019s nonprofit community. Over the years, the race has raised over $1 million in donations to the community. Children, strollers, and leashed dogs are welcome to participate. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/VA\/Bristow\/BraemarTurkeyTrot\">Braemar 5K Turkey Trot<\/a> | 12300 Iona Sound Drive, Bristow<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9AM <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This race is open to participants aged 5 and up. This year, funds raised will support Morgan\u2019s Message, a nonprofit organization supporting the mental health of student athletes. To note: there is no race-day packet pickup.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mountvernonspringfield.com\/can-the-bird-5k\/\">CAN the Bird 5K<\/a> | 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard, Alexandria<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225242\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Can_The_Bird_5k_2025-800x800.png\" alt=\"can the bird 5K\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Can_The_Bird_5k_2025-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Can_The_Bird_5k_2025-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Can_The_Bird_5k_2025-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Can_The_Bird_5k_2025-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Can_The_Bird_5k_2025-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Can_The_Bird_5k_2025.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8AM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the 4th annual race, which doubles as a food drive for local food banks. The route loops through the Kingstowne neighborhood, including the lake, which is a focal point of the course. There is a &#8220;doggie duo&#8221; race where first place goes to a male and female runner who finish first with their dog. There is also a first place for a man and a woman who finish with their stroller &#8212; with child. The race is open to participants of all ages, runners, and walkers. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/VA\/Fairfax\/CityOfFairfaxTurkeyTrot\">City of Fairfax Turkey Trot<\/a> (5K) | 4081 University Drive, Fairfax<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226161\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/city-of-fairfax-turkey-trot-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/city-of-fairfax-turkey-trot-3.png 480w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/city-of-fairfax-turkey-trot-3-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9AM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 5K race will begin at Fire Station 3, loop through Old Town Fairfax and George Mason University, and then finish near the Fire House. Proceeds and donations will directly benefit the City of Fairfax Fire Department Benevolent Fund. Awards will be given to the overall top 3 Male and Female finishers, plus the top 2 Male and Female finishers in the following age groups: 10 &amp; Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 &amp; over.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fairfaxturkeytrot.com\/\">Fairfax Turkey Trot<\/a> (4-miler) | Fairfax<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9AM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funds raised from this race will support Britepaths, a Fairfax County non-profit organization. Britepaths is a dedicated leader in developing sustainable solutions meeting the challenges of low-income working families through emergency assistance, financial literacy, and one-on-one mentoring. The 2024 event had 2,000 participants, and race organizers were able to donate over 60% of the registration fees to charity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bishopsevents.com\/event\/2025-landsdowne-turkey-trot\/\">Landsdowne Turkey Trot<\/a> | Potomac Club at Landsdowne, 43459 Riverpoint Drive, Landsdowne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLoudounBeatOdds%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0HM3Y915sjDugtEWoPqj8KzRSb5sJZfYXkkfVj1Gh1CnkzwrBGqGaX2Ejq7ymf6vYl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"698\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n8AM &#8211; 1K<br \/>\n8:30AM &#8211; 5K<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This family-friendly event is a fundraiser for the Loudoun County Bar Foundation\u2019s Beat the Odds Program. Beat the Odds is a scholarship program that recognizes Loudoun County youth who have \u2018beat the odds\u2019 to achieve their higher education or trade educational goals after high school graduation. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/princewilliamturkeytrot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hero\u2019s Bridge Prince William Turkey Trot <\/a>| Freedom Aquatic &amp; Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Boulevard, Manassas<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225243\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/prince-william-turkey-trot-800x800.png\" alt=\"racers at the prince william county turkey trot\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/prince-william-turkey-trot-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/prince-william-turkey-trot-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/prince-william-turkey-trot-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/prince-william-turkey-trot-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/prince-william-turkey-trot-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/prince-william-turkey-trot.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image courtesy of the Prince William Turkey Trot<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>8:30AM &#8211; 5K<br \/>\n9:30AM &#8211; 1 Mile<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nThis family-friendly race has a 1-mile and 5K course. Strollers are welcome, dogs are not. There is an after-race party with a DJ and a Thanksgiving-themed photobooth. This race is a fundraiser for Hero\u2019s Bridge, a charitable organization that serves elderly veterans of\u00a0 World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The 1 Mile Run\/Walk is a non-timed event geared toward youth however runners of all ages and abilities are welcome<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/restonrunners.org\/content.aspx?page_id=4091&amp;club_id=309264&amp;item_id=2703591\">Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot + Trail Run<\/a> | Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9AM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No registration is required for this race at Lake Fairfax Park. The start of the run is located across the main road, opposite the main parking lot inside Lake Fairfax Park. This event is organized by the Reston Runners. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prraces.com\/turkeyday\/\">Turkey Day 5K &amp; 1 Mile<\/a> | South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5K- 8AM,<br \/>\n1M- 9:05AM<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a family-friendly event at South Lakes High School. There is a one-mile and a 5K option. And, the option to run virtually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>November 29th<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/VA\/McLean\/LangleyMcLeanTurkeyTrot\">Langley and McLean Crew Turkey Trot<\/a> | Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225301\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/langley_crew_Turkey_Trot-800x800.png\" alt=\"langley mclean crew turkey trot\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/langley_crew_Turkey_Trot-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/langley_crew_Turkey_Trot-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/langley_crew_Turkey_Trot-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/langley_crew_Turkey_Trot-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/langley_crew_Turkey_Trot-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/langley_crew_Turkey_Trot.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>9AM <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year is the 4th Annual Langley and McLean Crew Club Turkey Trot 5K Run\/Walk. Registration supports crew for high school students in McLean and Great Falls. Crew is a club sport and gets no funding from the state, like other athletic programs, so fundraisers like this are essential to keep the teams moving. 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