MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza 5k/10k Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:10 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $40 until Oct 1, then $45 until Nov 21.
- 5k: $30 until Oct 1, then $35 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Virginia runs 1:11:54, about 11:34 a mile, based on 62 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:19:48 and men in 1:02:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8515 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA 22309
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
- 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA 22309Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza 5k/10k Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 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, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA 22309.
From the organizers
🦃 Welcome to the MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk!
What: 18th Annual MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk
When:
Race Day = Saturday November 21, 2026 8:00-9:30am (the Saturday before Thanksgiving)
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up = Friday November 20, 2026 3-7pm
Where:
Entrance #4 (aka The Rock Entrance) Mount Vernon High School 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road Alexandria, VA 2230
Our VDoT-approved course starts at the Mount Vernon High School Entrance #4 and winds through the nearby neighborhoods.
10K participants will start approximately 10 minutes before the 5K and complete two loops of the adjusted route through the main gate.
5K participants will complete one loop of the race route.