Charlie Normile's Turkey Trot
About this race
This event is held in honor of Charlie and James Normile and will raise money for the Navy SEAL Foundation in memory of those men who lost their lives serving our country.
The festive events include a competitive 5K race with prizes, a 1 mile fun run & canine crawl, and a Gobble Wobble (26.2 meters!) for children 5 and younger.
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Running
5K
Solo runners, it's your time to shine! 🌟 Rock your favorite costume, hit that course, and show everyone what you’re made of! Plus, we’re cranking up the fun with an *Ugly Sweater Contest* and awards for the *Most Iconic* and *One-of-a-Kind Cliché Costume!* Thanksgiving’s got nothing on your Turkey Trot spirit—let’s see you fly, Turkey Trotter! 🦃🏃♂️✨
5K Team
Team runners, we’re all about your squad spirit! 🎉 Throw on those wild costumes, strut your stuff, and make this Thanksgiving one for the books! Get ready to impress, because we’re also hosting an *Ugly Sweater Contest* and handing out awards for the *Most Iconic* and *One-of-a-Kind Cliché Costumes!* Nothing says “Turkey Trot” like a crew that dresses up and shows up together. Let’s go, Turkey Trotters! 🦃💪👟
1 Mile Fun Run/Canine Crawl
1 Mile Walk / Canine Crawl crew, we’re all about your festive spirit! 🎉 Bring your pups, throw on those wild costumes, and make this Thanksgiving one for the books! Get ready to turn heads, because we’re hosting an *Ugly Sweater Contest* and handing out awards for the *Most Iconic* and *One-of-a-Kind Cliché Costumes!* Nothing says “Turkey Trot” like a pack that’s dressed to impress. Let’s go, Turkey Trotters! 🐾🦃💪👟
Gobble Wobble
Littlest Gobble Wobblers, it’s your time to shine! 🎉 Put on those adorable costumes, wobble your way to fun, and make this Thanksgiving one to remember! Get ready to wow the crowd—we’re hosting an *Ugly Sweater Contest* and giving out awards for the *Most Iconic* and *One-of-a-Kind Cliché Costumes!* Nothing says “Turkey Trot” like a group of giggling, gobbling little ones dressed to impress. Let’s go, tiny Turkey Trotters! 🦃💛👟
Typical race-day weather
Based on 16 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Virginia Beach, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 4:49 PM local time (EST) in Virginia Beach on November 26, 2026 — 9h 55m of daylight.
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- 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, 72 Virginia Beach events
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