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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
4 Centre Ct, Palmyra VA
5K
37–55°F · low rain risk
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2025
45–59°F
dry
2024
38–50°F
dry
2023
38–51°F
rain
2022
23–46°F
dry
2021
33–52°F
dry
2020
46–68°F
dry
2019
31–55°F
dry
2018
33–53°F
dry
2017
36–59°F
dry
2016
30–47°F
dry
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About this race
🦃 Come join us for the 13th running of the Tom Turkey Trot! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Kick off Thanksgiving week with a morning of running, walking, pancakes, and giving back! The Tom Turkey Trot is always held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and we can’t wait to gather together again this year!
The Tom Turkey Trot began as a way to help with the growing chemotherapy expenses of a local man, Tom Clifford, who was very near and dear to our hearts. After his passing in 2016, we chose to keep running in his memory while supporting a cause that was close to his heart. ❤️
This year, all proceeds will help support our 2027 mission trips!
🦃 RACE DETAILS
Our course is completely paved and winds through a local neighborhood with rolling hills and very little traffic past CVS . Whether you're chasing a new PR or just coming out for a fun morning with friends and family, there's a place for you at the Tom Turkey Trot!
Runners, walkers, joggers, strollers, and dogs are ALL welcome! We’ll start together at 8:00 AM.
🥞 AND YES… THERE WILL BE PANCAKES!
Every registered participant gets pancakes after the race! Friends and family coming to cheer you on can join us for breakfast for just $5 per person.
🥤 THIS YEAR’S RACE GOODIE
Every registrant will receive a commemorative Tom Turkey Trot cup!
🏡 CAN’T JOIN US IN PERSON? GO VIRTUAL!
You can still be part of the Tom Turkey Trot from wherever you are! Simply register and email [email protected] to let us know you'd like to participate virtually. Your finisher cup will be delivered or shipped to you after November 21st.
Grab your family, bring a friend, lace up your shoes, and come spend a fun Saturday morning with us — all while supporting a great cause!
🦃 Run. Walk. Eat pancakes. Support missions.
We’ll see you at the starting line!
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