44th Annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K

44th Annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K

Join us for a Charlottesville tradition on Thanksgiving Day for the 44th 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.
• Location: 200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA
• Give-a-way: Long sleeve unisex t-shirt for all 5K registrants

Packet Pick-Up

• Nov. 18: Three Notch’d Brewing Company from 5 – 7 p.m. Enjoy a 10% discount on food & beverage or to-go beer purchased on the packet pickup night.
• Nov. 22: McArthur Squash Center at the Boar's Head Sports Club from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Nov. 25: McArthur Squash Center at the Boar's Head Sports Club from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Nov. 26: 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 a.m.

Additional Information

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

Post-Race Social

• ID Requirement: Yes, we will check ID at the beverage tent.
• Tiny Turkeys 1/4 Mile Dash: A free and fun race for ages eight and under starting at 8:15 a.m.
• Event Completion: The event and social will conclude at 11 a.m.

Race Registration

For more details and to register, visit the race page.