Arlington Turkey Trot 5K

A Thanksgiving Tradition That Gives Back Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with one of Arlington's favorite traditions!

Join more than 4,000 runners, walkers, families, neighbors, and friends on Thursday, November 26, 2026, as we celebrate the 21st Annual Arlington Turkey Trot. Beginning near Lyon Park Community Center, the 5K winds through the beautiful neighborhoods of Lyon Park and Ashton Heights before bringing everyone together for a morning filled with community spirit, gratitude, and plenty of Thanksgiving fun.

But the Arlington Turkey Trot is about much more than crossing the finish line.

Hosted by Arlington Bridge Builders, the Turkey Trot brings our community together to support local nonprofits serving Arlington residents every day. Since the race began in 2006, participants, sponsors, volunteers, donors, and community partners have helped raise more than $2 million to strengthen our community.

Supporting Arlington Nonprofits Every registration helps make a difference right here in Arlington.

Proceeds from the Arlington Turkey Trot benefit ten local nonprofits working every day to improve the lives of our neighbors:

Arlington Free Clinic

Arlington Neighborhood Village

Aspire Afterschool Learning

The Clothesline for Arlington Kids

Culpepper Garden

Kitchen of Purpose

OAR of Arlington, Alexandria & Falls Church

PathForward

Project Belong

Shirlington Employment and Education Center (SEEC)

Whether you're chasing a personal best, pushing a stroller, walking with family, or showing up in your favorite turkey costume, there's a place for everyone at the Arlington Turkey Trot.

Together, we're turning Thanksgiving morning into something even more meaningful by investing in a healthier, stronger, and more connected Arlington community.

REGISTRATION FEES: Adults - $50 Children (6-17) - $25 Children (5 & under) - no charge (Run Sign UP is the registration platform)

All Runners will receive an Arlington Turkey Trot full-color cotton T-shirt and custom timing bib with registration. You can upgrade to a long-sleeved, performance T-shirt at the end of registration for an additional $20.

Every registered participant receives:

Official Arlington Turkey Trot commemorative T-shirt

Custom race bib with professional chip timing

Post-race refreshments provided by Good Company Doughnuts

All children 10 and under receive a medal - upon finishing please remember the medals are for the children only.

The opportunity to support ten Arlington nonprofits serving our community

Looking for performance apparel? Upgrade to a long-sleeve performance shirt during registration for an additional $20.

Packet Pickup: Christ Church of Arlington 3020 N. Pershing Dr, Arlington, VA 22201

Tuesday, November 24, 12-8 pm Wednesday, November 25, 12-6 pm Thursday, November 26, 6:30-8 am (note the race starts at 8 am)

Can't Join Us on Thanksgiving? You can still make a difference.

If you won't be in town for Thanksgiving or aren't able to participate in this year's Arlington Turkey Trot, we invite you to support our mission with a tax-deductible donation.

Every dollar helps fund the ten Arlington nonprofits benefiting from this year's event and supports programs that strengthen our community year-round.

Make your tax-deductible donation here.