Hero's Bridge Prince William 5K Turkey Trot & Mashed Potato Mile

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Fun Run Racing is partnering with Hero’s Bridge to bring you the 2025 Prince William Turkey Trot. A portion of race proceeds will benefit this amazing charitable organization. Hero’s Bridge serves elderly veterans of the World War II, Korean, and Vietnam wars, bridging veterans to a better quality of life through age-specific and innovative programs. For more information go to https://herosbridge.org

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Date: Wednesday, 11/26, 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
• Location: The Freedom Aquatic &: Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA
• Note: Packet Pick Up is NOT at The Running Store.
• QR Code: If you have the QR code from this email available on your phone or printed out as you pick up your packet, we will be able to look you up super-fast and get you ready to race.

🕒 Race Day Schedule

• 5K Start Time: 8:30
• 1 Mile Start Time: 9:30

🏁 Course

• Strollers: allowed
• Dogs: not allowed due to safety concerns
• 5K Course Time Limit: 55 minutes (18 min/mile)
• 1-Mile: Run/Walk IS NOT timed.
• Click here for the 5K course map.
• Click here for the 1-mile course map.
• Note: Due to runner safety protocols, the race route is closed to spectators.

🚗 Parking and Directions

• Arrival Time: Please arrive at the Freedom Center no later than 50 minutes prior to your race time.
• Road Closure: At 8:15, prior to the start of the 5K, University Blvd. will be closed along the race route.
• Access Point: At that time, you can only access the Freedom Center via Wellington Road and then Freedom Center Blvd.

🏅 Swag and Awards

• All Runners: 5K and 1-Mile runners will receive a custom race shirt, medal, custom bib, and a digital finisher’s certificate.
• Awards Pickup: There is no formal awards ceremony – just pick your award up inside the gym!
• Gift Cards: The top 3 overall men and women receive Running Store gift cards: $75, $50, and $25.
• Age Group Awards: The top 3 male and female 5K finishers in each age group receive Running Store gift cards ($15/$10/$5).

🛡️ Runner Safety Protocols

• Facility Use: The Freedom Aquatic &: Fitness Center has graciously opened its facility so participants and spectators can stay “warm” both pre and post-race.
• Water Stations: We will offer 1 water station at the 1.5-mile mark of the race.
• Water Availability: Small unopened water bottles will be available on a table for runners.
• COVID Guidelines: We will adhere to all Virginia Department of Health guidelines for running races.

🏆 Post Race

After the race, you will be able to check your results here.

For more information, check out the event website here.