Rocktown Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $24
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobble Gobble Kids Dash | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $24$29 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Turkey Trot | Other | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $29$34 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Gobble Gobble Kids Dash: $29 until Nov 24.
- Turkey Trot: $34 until Nov 24.
Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the Gobble Gobble Kids Dash starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,350 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
121 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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 26 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 59°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.
Race details
- Where
- 121 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,350 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Distances
- Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Rocktown Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $24 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 121 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
From the organizers
The Rocktown Turkey Trot is the perfect mix of fun and fitness on Thanksgiving morning. The four mile course is designed with all skill levels in mind - and it's ideal for first-timers and veteran runners alike. The Turkey Trot is a professionally timed event (you'll receive a race bib and chip timing device at packet pickup), but don't let that deter you from coming dressed in your favorite Thanksgiving-themed running gear!