Before the turkey, dressing, and pumpkin pie, get your Thanksgiving morning off to an active start this year. Join hundreds of friends at the Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run and Walk in Lynchburg, the Giblet Jog 5K in Altavista, or the Gobble Wobble 5k and Fun Run in Lexington. Click on the links below for more details or to register for one of these events.
Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run and Walk begins and ends at E.C. Glass High School at 8 AM on Thanksgiving Day. The Turkey Trot is a fun Lynchburg tradition. Proceeds from this race benefit the programs of HumanKind, which provide a broad range of services that foster the social, mental and financial well-being of families and individuals. Register in advance to guarantee a spot.
Altavista Giblet Jog 5K begins at 8:30 AM on Thanksgiving Day at English Park in Altavista. Register in advance or starting at 7:15 AM on race day. Proceeds from this event will benefit Altavista's economic revitalization efforts.
Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k and Fun Run begins at Upper Maury River Middle School at 8:30 AM in Lexington on Thanksgiving Day. Race day registration begins at 7:30 AM. Children’s Fun Run begins at 8:30 AM, followed by the Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k at 9 AM. All proceeds of the Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k and Fun Run go to support the future of the race, and, as support for the Rockbridge Area Health Center, Rockbridge Area YMCA, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Lottie Waddle Turkey Trot 5K Run / Walk begins at 9 AM on Thanksgiving Day at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox. Register in advance or starting at 8 AM on race day. Proceeds of go towards reaching our Lottie Moon Christmas offering supporting International Missionaries around the world.
3rd Annual Timbrook Turkey Toss at Timbrook Park isn't a run, but it's a fun way to stay active while helping the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in Lynchburg. Register in advance for this fun disc golf event or on the day of the event.
Get your heart beating and let your fleet feet take you away on Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy one of these active starts to your morning and bring the kids along too.
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