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Thanksgiving 2026

Turkey Trots in Virginia Beach, Virginia

3 turkey trots and Thanksgiving races in Virginia Beach, VA this season, 3 of them on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. A typical entry fee is around $20. Dates and fees come straight from race registration and refresh every night.

3
turkey trots
3
on Thanksgiving Day
$20
typical entry fee
3
with a kids race

Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

Quick answers

When are turkey trots in Virginia Beach, VA in 2026?
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26. 3 of the 3 turkey trots listed here are on the holiday itself.
What distances do turkey trots offer?
Of the 3 races, 2 include a 5K, 1 a 10K, 1 a one-mile run, and 3 a kids race. Walkers are welcome at most of them.
What is the biggest turkey trot in Virginia Beach, VA?
Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile, with 1,806 finishers across its events in 2025.
What is the weather like for turkey trots in Virginia Beach, VA?
Based on five years of weather at these races, Thanksgiving week typically runs from about 42°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with rain on about 23 percent of days. Morning starts are usually close to the low.
Do turkey trots sell out?
Some do. At 1 race here, last year's field reached at least 85 percent of this year's participant cap, including Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile. Register early for those.