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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
Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
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

Join fellow runners on November 26, 2026 for the Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance - 5K Run & Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Lynchburg.

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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

Weather Overview

These values represent the 12-year monthly averages for November in Lynchburg.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 0.7° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 10.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -3.7° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 10.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
15.4
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.4mm

About Lynchburg

Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance - 5K Run & Walk takes place in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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