Our goal is to energize the community for good and we're always looking for fresh ways to do just that. You should know about what makes this event worth your effort on Thanksgiving morning:
Sign up by Monday, November 16 to be guaranteed a Turkey Trot shirt
Online registration closes Tuesday, November 24 at 12pm
Walkup registration ($10 price increase) will be available at packet pickup on Wednesday, November 25 from 12-7pm
Wednesday, November 25th
ALL RACE PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP ON NOVEMBER 25TH (NO RACE DAY PICKUP)
12pm-7pm: We'll be at Brothers Craft Brewing at 800 N Main Street in Harrisonburg all day to ensure you've got plenty of time to pick up your race materials
What will you receive? Long sleeve Rocktown Turkey Trot t-shirt, Turkey Trot race bib, chip timing device, and other race goodies
What should you bring? We're asking all registrants to bring a canned good for our Blue Ridge Area Food Bank collection. Learn more.
Thursday, November 26th (NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP)
8:00am: Gobble Gobble Kids Dash Begins
8:15am: Turkey Pardoning presented by Riner Rentals & National Anthem
8:30am: Rocktown Turkey Trot Begins
9:30am (approx.): Awards presentation (see below)
- A Harrisonburg city official will pardon a turkey as the kickoff to the trot. Yes, you read that correct. It will be amazing.
- Pumpkin pie. In a tiny cup. Available along the Turkey Trot course. (sort of like a water station but better)
- The route offers a cool tour of downtown (see below). Run/walk through old town Harrisonburg neighborhoods and breeze past your favorite downtown spots.
- The Gobble Gobble Kids Dash is the perfect way for your kids to kickoff their holiday.
- You can run/walk/roll in the Turkey Trot then go chow down at home with your family. Guilt free.
Sign up by Monday, November 16 to be guaranteed a Turkey Trot shirt
Online registration closes Tuesday, November 24 at 12pm
Walkup registration ($10 price increase) will be available at packet pickup on Wednesday, November 25 from 12-7pm
Wednesday, November 25th
ALL RACE PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP ON NOVEMBER 25TH (NO RACE DAY PICKUP)
12pm-7pm: We'll be at Brothers Craft Brewing at 800 N Main Street in Harrisonburg all day to ensure you've got plenty of time to pick up your race materials
What will you receive? Long sleeve Rocktown Turkey Trot t-shirt, Turkey Trot race bib, chip timing device, and other race goodies
What should you bring? We're asking all registrants to bring a canned good for our Blue Ridge Area Food Bank collection. Learn more.
Thursday, November 26th (NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP)
8:00am: Gobble Gobble Kids Dash Begins
8:15am: Turkey Pardoning presented by Riner Rentals & National Anthem
8:30am: Rocktown Turkey Trot Begins
9:30am (approx.): Awards presentation (see below)
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KIDS DASH COURSE MAP
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TURKEY TROT COURSE MAP
(two laps is four miles) |
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AWARDS
Top male and female from the following age groups receive awards: 12 and Under 13-17 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 & Above |
CHIP TIMING
All runners receive a Turkey Trot race bib with a chip timing device attached. When you cross the starting line, your time begins and it ends when you cross the finish line. Results are available on the morning of the event and online following the event. |
Want to see results from a previous Turkey Trot? Check them out here.
