Blacksburg Turkey Trot
About this race
The Blacksburg Turkey Trot presented by Kroger is the perfect mix of fun and fitness on Thanksgiving morning. The 5k course is designed with all skill levels of walkers and runners in mind! It's ideal for first-timers and veteran runners alike. The Turkey Trot is a professionally timed event (you'll receive a race bib and chip timing device at packet pickup), but don't let that deter you from coming dressed in your favorite Thanksgiving-themed running gear!
The Gobble Gobble Kids Dash is a can't-miss tradition for kids on Thanksgiving. They'll be energized by the roar of the crowd and feel the freedom of wind in their face as they run through the streets of Blacksburg. Kids Dash participants will finish prior to the start of the Blacksburg Turkey Trot.
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Turkey Trot
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Blacksburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 5:05 PM local time (EST) in Blacksburg on November 26, 2026 — 9h 53m of daylight.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Blacksburg
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Blacksburg 5K Races 4 races
- Blacksburg Running Calendar 2026 10 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 11 Blacksburg events
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