The Big Turkey Trot Richmond
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The Big Turkey Trot Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Running

About this race

Join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026,for Little Hands Virginia's family-friendly event, The Big Turkey Trot. Gather friends, family, and colleagues for the 5K Turkey Trot, 1 mile Gobble Wobble, or the Baby Bobble (baby crawling race). Starting and ending at St. Joseph's Villa, enjoy a festive atmosphere, a community partner expo before and after the event, costumes, music, and a timed race on a fun, flat course.

Little Hands Virginia's mission is to ensure young children have essentials from birth to improve outcomes for life. We support economically disadvantaged families by providing everything babies need to be healthy and safe, including diapers, hygiene items, clothes, car seats, pack 'n plays, and strollers. We partner with 130 organizations, including local nonprofits, hospitals, food banks, and government agencies, to reach families and ensure no child goes without what they need to thrive. Last year, Little Hands distributed over 1.9 million diapers and served 10,000 families. Through supporting the Big Turkey Trot, you ensure children in our community have the essentials they need to be clean, healthy and cared for. 

Join fellow runners on November 26, 2026 for the The Big Turkey Trot Richmond. It's a fantastic 5K, Baby Bobble, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Richmond.

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Running

5K Race

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$40.00
Open

Baby Bobble

Child MUST be crawling. Walkers will be disqualified.

Nov 26, 2026 Baby Bobble 9:20 AM
$20.00
Open

1 Mile Gobble Wobble

Nov 26, 2026 1.6K 9:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Virtual 5K Race

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$40.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 2-year monthly averages for November in Richmond.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 2.6° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 10.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -1.6° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 10.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
17.6
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
2.7mm

About Richmond

The Big Turkey Trot Richmond takes place in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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