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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K - IN PERSON | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| 5K Youth - IN PERSON | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $13 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 26, 202612:00 PM | $40$45 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K YouthVirtual | 5K | Nov 26, 202612:00 PM | $13 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 12, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Lynchburg runs 39:09, about 12:36 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:25 and men in 34:49.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the 5K - IN PERSON starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
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 (Riverside Runners, Inc.) for Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance - 5K Run & Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:03 or better, the top quarter in 31:41, and half the field in 40:34; the last tenth came in after 1:01:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:40 | 17:32 |
| 20-29 | 20:09 | 17:03 |
| 30-39 | 23:33 | 17:38 |
| 40-49 | 21:07 | 20:48 |
| 50-59 | 26:38 | 21:05 |
| 60-69 | 30:58 | 24:40 |
| 70+ | 44:07 | 27:46 |
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 66 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 1,967 to 3,259 finishers, and the median time rose from 39:47 to 40:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,259 (+27%) | 40:34 | under 26:03 | 16:01 |
| 2024 | 2,569 (-13%) | 39:09 | under 25:57 | 16:42 |
| 2023 | 2,944 (+24%) | 41:27 | under 26:26 | 16:17 |
| 2022 | 2,371 (+21%) | 40:26 | under 26:11 | 16:41 |
| 2021 | 1,967 | 39:47 | under 26:08 | 17:21 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:41, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
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 33°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 62°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 Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance - 5K Run & Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Drive Thru Packet Pickup Prior to Race Day. Participants are encouraged to pickup their event packet prior to race day at one of the two packet pick up dates below. Stay tuned for more details as event day approaches. Location: HumanKind…
Schedule and packet pickup
EVENT START TIME: 8:00am - In person ONLY. The Start/Finish line of the Lynchburg Turkey Trot is located in front of EC Glass High School on Langhorne Road. EC Glass High School is located at 2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501. The…
Schedule and packet pickup
Experience the Lynchburg Turkey Trot like never before while using the RaceJoy App. Know your distance, speed, pace, and receive encouraging, motivational, cheers along the way. You can even upload your time to our Results Page directly…
Parking and travel
The START/FINISH line will be on Langhorne Road in front of E.C. Glass High School. Start/Finish at Langhorne Road and 3rd Street. - Langhorne Rd (START in same direction as 10 Miler). - TURN LEFT onto Murrell Road. - TURN LEFT onto…
Parking and travel
There are several parking options for the Lynchburg Turkey Trot -- please make sure you know which parking lots will be CLOSED for the duration of the race and which ones will be open. Due to road closures, the parking lots that fall…
Rules and FAQ
2025 LYNCHBURG TURKEY TROT 5k RUN & WALK presented by SCOTT INSURANCE. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. What is the Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance? The Lynchburg Turkey Trot is a community fun run and walk and all proceeds…
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Give thanks and give back: Support families striving for stability this holiday season.
Shake a tail feather with your favorite holiday tradition: the HumanKind Lynchburg Turkey Trot, presented by Scott Insurance.
Lace up for the largest 5K in the area – where every step is a part of something big! The Lynchburg Turkey Trot is a community fun run/walk with all proceeds of this fundraising race supporting the programs and services of HumanKind.
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