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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k (Live) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| 5k (Virtual)Virtual | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Sep 30, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Virginia ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Charlottesville runs 35:26, about 11:24 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:56 and men in 29:45.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the 5k (Live) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, VA 22901
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Blue Ridge Timing) for Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:05 or better, the top quarter in 26:49, and half the field in 31:49; the last tenth came in after 52:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:43 | 15:56 |
| 20-29 | 18:26 | 16:27 |
| 30-39 | 21:43 | 16:48 |
| 40-49 | 20:55 | 17:57 |
| 50-59 | 21:34 | 18:57 |
| 60-69 | 27:18 | 24:02 |
| 70+ | 39:15 | 29:05 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 123 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 557 to 1,240 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:58 to 31:49.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,240 (+19%) | 31:49 | under 22:05 | 14:48 |
| 2024 | 1,039 (+3%) | 32:13 | under 22:45 | 15:51 |
| 2023 | 1,005 (+33%) | 32:46 | under 22:41 | 15:31 |
| 2022 | 754 (+35%) | 30:57 | under 22:15 | 15:13 |
| 2021 | 557 | 30:58 | under 22:12 | 15:29 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:49, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
PACKET PICKUP: If you are racing the Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k Live or Virtual 5k, you will need to register online first, then pick up your race number at Packet Pickup prior to the race start (9AM- Thanksgiving Morning). Packet…
Course
Course Description: The 5k Live run/walk course includes a mix of flatter stretches and short rolling hills with an elevation gain of only 133 feet. It's ideal for multiple generations of family runners from Grandparents to Grandkids. Save…
Parking and travel
We realize that not everyone will be able to travel home to be with their families for the Thanksgiving weekend and a virtual run allows you to sign up for the same event and run solo, or as a team from anywhere, anytime between Nov 27-Nov…
Shirt and medal
- Official race entry. - Race T-shirt, perfect for running or to wear around casually. - Race Bib. - Professionally timed event operations.
Rules and FAQ
Can I switch from the Anywhere Virtual 5k event to the Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k Live event? Absolutely! The following link explains how you can transfer events. How to transfer events…
The cause
Benefits of Teams. To make it more fun and motivating with family and friends, choose to run the 5k Live or 5k Virtual as a four (4) person team no matter where you each live. How TEAMS Sign Up. Running is always better with friends and…
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Come join us for the 2026 Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26th at 9:00 am. The race starts and finishes next to Albemarle High School and features a neighborhood course with flat stretches and gentle rolling hills, totaling 133 feet of elevation gain. Ample parking will be available at Albemarle High School, Journey Middle School, and Greer Elementary.