Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot | 5K | Nov 21, 20267:00 PM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Nov 20.
Online registration closes Nov 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Alexandria runs 33:54, about 10:55 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:17 and men in 30:35.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot starts at 7:00 PM. The start sits about 250 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 62°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 250 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 22, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310.
From the organizers
The Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot is a new race that puts a twist on the traditional Thanksgiving turkey trot. Entrants will run a full 5k on the track with athletes racing in heats based on their predicted finishing times.
This event will be held on November 21st, 2026 on the track at Thomas Edison High School in Alexandria, VA. The race is in-person, rain or shine.
This event is all about bringing our community together to help raise money for the Thomas Edison Cross Country and Track and Field programs. Register yourself and bring along your family, friends, and communities to participate in our track turkey trot!
Heats
Heat Finishing Time
Heat 1 25:00 - 55:00