Remington Turkey Trot 5k Race and Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Remington, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington Turkey Trot | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 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 Virginia runs 34:58, about 11:15 a mile, based on 469 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:58 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the Remington Turkey Trot starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 300 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
MM Pierce Elementary School, Remington, VA 22734
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results for Remington Turkey Trot 5k Race and Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Remington Turkey Trot 5k Race and Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:43 or better, the top quarter in 29:41, and half the field in 39:46; the last tenth came in after 57:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:16 | 22:10 |
| 20-29 | 31:48 | 22:47 |
| 30-39 | 24:20 | 30:58 |
| 40-49 | 48:56 | 26:25 |
| 50-59 | 36:10 | 28:43 |
| 60-69 | 32:38 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 46 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Remington Turkey Trot 5k Race and Walk 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 251 to 136 finishers, and the median time dropped from 46:01 to 39:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 136 (-46%) | 39:46 | under 24:43 | 20:52 |
| 2024 | 251 | 46:01 | under 27:36 | 20:12 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:41, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 63°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
- MM Pierce Elementary School, Remington, VA 22734Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 300 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Remington Turkey Trot 5k Race and Walk?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $25, entry is about 29 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 136 runners finished the Remington Turkey Trot; the median finish was 39:46 and the winner ran 20:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:41, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- MM Pierce Elementary School, Remington, VA 22734.
From the organizers
Before your Thanksgiving feast, join us for a fun-filled 5K run and walk! Lace up your sneakers and get the whole family moving. Whether you’re sprinting for a new personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk with friends, it's the perfect way to make room for that Thanksgiving feast. Let’s burn some pre-turkey calories and work up an appetite together!
Date and Location:
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Race start time - 9:00 a.m.
Awards
-Overall top 3 male and Female runners will receive a gift card.
-Additional awards given for top 3 male and female racer in each age group
-Commemorative Medal and Beanie will be available for the first 250 Race Registrants
Price/Age groups:
$15.00 -- 10 and under