Danville Public Schools Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025

Schedule

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

American Legion Field | Danville, VA

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Time to break out the turkey costumes and strap on your running shoes!
The Danville Public Schools Education Foundation, in partnership with the Danville Otterbots and the Danville Running & Fitness Club, is having its fifth annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27th! The event will start and end at American Legion Field, the home of the Danville Otterbots.
All proceeds go toward programs, initiatives, and scholarships for DPS students and teachers.
Times: Children's Fun Run - 8:30am; 5K Run/Walk - 9:00am
Course: The entire race will be along the beautiful Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail.
Entry Fee: Children's Fun Run (12 and under) - $0 (as long as an adult is registered for the 5K Run/Walk).
5K Run/Walk - $35 to pre-register, $40 on race day. All area students 17 and under ($25, $30 on race day)
https://runsignup.com/dpseducationfoundationturkeytrot2025
Packet pick-up: Available on race day beginning at 7:00am
Race Day Registration: Registration will begin at 7:00am on Thursday. Cash and check ONLY for race day registration. Checks should be made payable to Danville Public Schools Education Foundation.
What's included: all race registrants will receive a long sleeve performance shirt if registered by 11/14/25. If you register after 11/14/2025, shirts will be available upon availability.
Trophies and medals will be awarded
5k run categories: 0-14, 15-19, every 10 years up to 69, 70 and over)
Let's burn some calories before the big meal!
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American Legion Field, 195 River Park Dr, Danville, VA 24540, United States

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