45th Annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K

45th Annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K

Join us for a Charlottesville tradition on Thanksgiving Day for the 45th annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K road race benefitting UVA Health Children's! The course starts and ends at Boar's Head Resort. The route winds through the surrounding neighborhoods and is very hilly. We invite you and your family to move your feet before you eat!

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, November 26
• Race Start Time: 9 a.m.
• Giveaway: Long sleeve unisex t-shirt for all 5K registrants

Packet Pick-Up

• Tuesday, Nov. 17: Three Notch’d Brewing Company from 5 – 7 p.m. Come pick up your race packet at Three Notch'd Brewing Company and enjoy a 10% discount on food & beverage or to-go beer purchased on the packet pickup night on Nov. 17.
• Saturday, Nov. 21: McArthur Squash Center at the Boar's Head Sports Club from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 24: McArthur Squash Center at the Boar's Head Sports Club from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 25: McArthur Squash Center at the Boar's Head Sports Club from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

FAQs

• Registration: No, registration is only available online through Run Sign Up.
• Arrival Time: We encourage runners to arrive early and recommend arriving no later than 8 a.m.
• Parking: Parking is available at the resort but is limited. Carpooling is strongly encouraged!
• Awards Ceremony: Yes, we will have an awards ceremony to award the top finisher for both men and women in each age group beginning at approximately 9:35 am.

Additional Information

• Strollers: Yes, strollers are allowed.
• Pets: No, pets are not allowed on the race course.
• Packet Pickup for Others: Yes, someone else can pick up your packet for you.
• Hydration: No, but water is available at the Finish.

Post-Race Details

• ID Requirement: Yes, we will check ID at the beverage tent.
• Tiny Turkeys 1/4 Mile Dash: We invite everyone ages eight and under to participate in a free and fun race to start the morning! We will gather all Tiny Turkeys on the grass by the Finish line at 8:15 a.m.
• Event Conclusion: The event and social will conclude at 11 a.m.

Location and Link

The event will be held at 200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA. For more information, visit Boar's Head Turkey Trot.