The Big Turkey Trot Richmond
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Richmond (8000 Brook Rd). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $35 to $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after November 15.
Course and race notes
Join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, for Little Hands Virginia's family-friendly event, The Big Turkey Trot.
Gather friends, family, and colleagues for the 5K Turkey Trot, 1 mile Gobble Wobble, or the Baby Bobble (baby crawling race). Starting and ending at St.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
To Saturday, November 28, 2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$35 to $45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Nov 27 (in 20 days)
Opened Jun 9, 2026
Race day in Richmond
Weather
56° / 35°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ashland Hanover Co Muni Airport, VA (5.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:00 AM – 4:53 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
23 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Dunkin' quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Burger King quick bite0.3 mi
- Popeyes quick bite0.3 mi
- Starbucks cafe0.4 mi
17 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.