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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Miler Trot | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Turkey Trot 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $32 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $32, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Virginia ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Staunton runs 36:00, about 11:35 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:03 and men in 29:27.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the 1-Miler Trot starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,360 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
62 Country Club Circle, Staunton, VA 24401
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 for Valley Children's Advocacy Center's 15th Annual The Club of Staunton Turkey Trot Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:45 or better, the top quarter in 29:16, and half the field in 36:00; the last tenth came in after 57:35.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:56 | 20:45 |
| 20-29 | 26:44 | 20:21 |
| 30-39 | 28:31 | 18:25 |
| 40-49 | 26:51 | 21:14 |
| 50-59 | 36:05 | 26:49 |
| 60-69 | 47:05 | 28:14 |
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 51 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 237 to 357 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:45 to 36:00.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 357 (+36%) | 36:00 | under 24:45 | 18:05 |
| 2024 | 262 (-13%) | 36:10 | under 24:29 | 17:33 |
| 2023 | 302 (+56%) | 37:30 | under 26:09 | 19:23 |
| 2022 | 194 (-18%) | 37:51 | under 24:56 | 20:31 |
| 2021 | 237 | 37:45 | under 24:02 | 17:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:16, 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.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 52°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 61°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 Valley Children's Advocacy Center's 15th Annual The Club of Staunton Turkey Trot Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Parking. Parking is available in front of The Club of Staunton. Upon arrival, please follow the directions of parking volunteers, who will guide you to available spaces. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Overflow parking…
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Train with Sole Focus Running. Sole Focus Running has been a longtime supporter of Valley CAC’s Turkey Trot 5K, generously providing gift certificates for our top finishers each year. In addition to their sponsorship, Sole Focus offers a…
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15th Annual Club of Staunton Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Miler Fun Run/Walk
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving morning with fun, fitness, and festive spirit! Join us in person for a pre-meal 5K or 1-Miler, and don’t be afraid to dress in your best Thanksgiving-themed attire. Celebrate your hard work at the finish line with a tasty Pumpkin Pie Bite reward!
Run for Hope. Run for Healing.