DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025

🦃 Event Overview

• Time to Run: It's time to break out the turkey costumes and strap on your running shoes!
• Organizers: The Danville Public Schools Education Foundation, in partnership with the Danville Otterbots and the Danville Running & Fitness Club, is having its fifth Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27th!
• Location: The event will start and end at American Legion Field, the home of the Danville Otterbots.
• Purpose: All proceeds go toward programs, initiatives, and scholarships for DPS students and teachers.

⏰ Race Schedule

• Times: Children's Fun Run - 8:30am: 5K Run/Walk - 9:00am
• Packet Pick-up: Available on race day beginning at 7:00am
• Race Day Registration: Registration will begin at 7:00am on Thursday. Cash and check ONLY for race day registration. Checks should be made payable to Danville Public Schools Education Foundation.
• What's Included: All race registrants registered by 11/14/25 will receive a long-sleeve performance shirt. If you register after 11/14/2025, shirts will be available upon availability.

🏞️ Course Details

• Course: The entire race will be along the beautiful Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail.
• Categories: 5k run and walk categories: 0-14, 15-19, every 10 years up to 69, 70 and over.
• Awards: Trophies and medals will be awarded.
• Burn Calories: Let's burn some calories before the big meal!

💰 Entry Fees

• Entry Fee: Children's Fun Run (12 and under) - $0 (as long as an adult is registered for the 5K Run/Walk).
• 5K Run/Walk: $35 to pre-register, $40 on race day. All area students 17 and under - $25, $30 on race day.

📍 Race Information

• Date: 2026-11-26
• Location: 302 River Park Drive, Danville, VA
• More Info: For more information, please visit the race [website](https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Danville/DPSEducationFoundationTurkeyTrot2023?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).