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Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance - 5K Run & Walk
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Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance - 5K Run & Walk

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States View on map
Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Give thanks and give back: Support families striving for stability this holiday season.

Shake a tail feather with your favorite holiday tradition: HumanKind's Lynchburg Turkey Trot, presented by Scott Insurance.

Lace up for the largest 5K in the area – where every step is a part of something big! The Lynchburg Turkey Trot is a community fun run/walk with all proceeds of this fundraising race supporting the programs and services of HumanKind. 

Everyone can join in, individually or with your favorite flock; in-person or virtually. You can run, walk, or TROT and make a difference in your community all year long.

#LYHTurkeyTrot

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Running

5K - IN PERSON

Race Packet Includes: 2026 Lynchburg Turkey Trot long-sleeve shirt, Finisher Medal, Official Virtual Race Bib, Race App and 2026 Lynchburg Turkey Trot commemorative flare.

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

5k YOUTH - IN PERSON

Race Packet Includes: 2026 Lynchburg Turkey Trot Finisher Medal, Official In-Person Race Bib, Race App, 2026 Lynchburg Turkey Trot commemorative flare, and optional long-sleeve shirt ($13 additional fee for shirt).

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$13.00
Open

Virtual 5K

Race Packet Includes: 2026 Lynchburg Turkey Trot long-sleeve shirt, Finisher Medal, Official Virtual Race Bib, Race App and 2026 Lynchburg Turkey Trot commemorative flare.

Nov 26, 2026 5K 12:00 PM
$35.00
Open

Virtual 5k Youth (12 & under)

Race Packet Includes: 2026 Lynchburg Turkey Trot Finisher Medal, Official Virtual Race Bib, Race App, 2026 Lynchburg Turkey Trot commemorative flare, and optional long-sleeve shirt ($13 additional fee for shirt).

Nov 26, 2026 5K 12:00 PM
$13.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Lynchburg.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 0.7° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 10.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -3.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 10.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
15.4
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.4mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
62.3%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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Results — Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance - 5K Run & Walk

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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, 22 Lynchburg events

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