Presented by Virginia Momentum: Start off your Thanksgiving Day with a four-mile run in Harrisonburg and bring a non-perishable food item to donate to BRAFB at packet pick-up on Wednesday, November 27 . In addition to the food collection, a cash portion of the proceeds will go directly to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.  For every dollar given, the Food Bank can provide four meals to those struggling with hunger. For more information or to register, please visit the event’s website.

More about the events:

The Rocktown Turkey Trot is the perfect mix of fun and fitness on Thanksgiving morning (8:30am on Thursday, November 28, 2019). The four mile course is designed with all skill levels  in mind – and 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 (8:00am on Thursday, November 28, 2019). They’ll be energized by the roar of the crowd and feel the freedom of wind in their face as they run through the closed-down streets of Court Square in Harrisonburg. Kids Dash participants will finish prior to the start of the Rocktown Turkey Trot. Learn more.

Important Dates:

Sign up by Monday, November 18 to be guaranteed a Turkey Trot shirt
Online registration closes Tuesday, November 26 at 12pm
Walkup registration ($10 price increase) will be available at packet pickup on Wednesday, November 27 from 12-7pm

Wednesday, November 27th
ALL RACE PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP ON NOVEMBER 27TH (NO RACE DAY PICKUP)
12pm-7pm: At Brothers Craft Brewing at 800 N Main Street in Harrisonburg all day to ensure you’ve got plenty of time to pick up your race materials
What will you receive? Long sleeve Rocktown Turkey Trot t-shirt, Turkey Trot race bib, chip timing device, and other race goodies
What should you bring? All registrants are asked to bring a canned good for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Learn more.

Thursday, November 28th (NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP)
8:00am: Gobble Gobble Kids Dash Begins
8:15am: Turkey Pardoning presented by Riner Rentals & National Anthem
8:30am: Rocktown Turkey Trot Begins
9:30am (approx.): Awards presentation