- When is Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance - 5K Run & Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $13 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 3,259 runners finished the 5K - IN PERSON; the median finish was 40:34 and the winner ran 16:01.
- Is it a fast course?
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501.