FAQs
2011 Packet Pick up- Tshirt sizes are not guaranteed!
2011 5K is sold out (Nov 21st 11am)
Virginia Run Community Center
15355 Wetherburn Court, Centreville, VA 20120, (703) 815-1136.
6:00 to 8:30 pm, Tuesday, November 22 (registration walk only)
2:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 23 (registration walk only)
6:30 to 7:45 am Thursday, November 24 (Registration for 2K walk only)
2011 TURKEY TROT EVENT FAQ's
- 2 events on Thanksgiving morning beginning at 8am; 5k run - through the main streets of Virginia run on a certified 5k Course , 2k walk- a fun walk that takes place on a Trail and street near the start line of the 5k run.
- All those who register will receive a cotton long sleeved event t-shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed. They are first come, first served and must be picked up before the event on Tuesday Nov 22nd from 6-8:30 pm, Wed Nov 25th from 2-8pm and Thanksgiving morning 6:30-7:30am only! No tshirts will be shipped and will not be available for pick up after the event!
- 5k is limited to 4200 runners (once this number is hit (Nov 21 at 11am), registration for 5k will be removed on line and no paper registrations will be accepted). 2k walk is unlimited.
- NO strollers and NO Dogs are allowed on the 5k race course- this is a safety/insurance restriction
- Parking is available Thanksgiving morning at the Centreville Baptist Church, Centreville Presbyterian Church and Korean Central Presbyterian Church off of Rt 29.
- THERE IS NO PARKING ALONG RT 29!
- THERE IS NO parking at the Virginia Run Community Center Thanksgiving morning!
- 5k is timed by Pacers Events – Bib tags will be used (Disposable tags that are on race number).
- Water is available on 5k race course before the 2 mile marker. There are no clocks at mile markers. The clock is at start and finish (chip timing is used)
- Top awards and category awards will be given out about 9:15am
- awards for 5k; (only 1 award per person) top 3 male and female overall, top 3 male and female in Virginia Run category
- Age group awards top 3 in each category in both Overall and Virginia run ; 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50- 59, 60-69, 70 & over
- If you are a Virginia Run resident and want to be included in the Virginia run category please make sure to note that on your online or paper entry (there is a box)
- Raffle is open to all participants and takes place immediately after the event
- If you are parking at the Korean Central Presbyterian Church please plan on being out of the parking lot by 9:45am, they have a Church service scheduled for 10:30am.
- All proceeds will be given to Life with Cancer, a Fairfax INOVA non profit group- If a sponsor has a question about registration please have them contact Mary Mitchell at jmitch1158@aol.com
Turkey Trot History
The race was founded in 1989. The purpose of the race was to promote health, community spirit and raise money for a charitable cause. The first couple of years the money raised by the event went to Red Cross (89) and the Western Fairfax Christian ministries (90, 91). In 1992 , our neighbor and friend, Gail Kurkjian was diagnosed with breast cancer. We wanted to do something for her and she asked us to donate the money to Life with Cancer (LWC), the organization that was helping her and her family (3 young girls) cope with Gail’s cancer. We got in touch with Gordon Hay, the director of Life with Cancer and formed a lasting relationship. Sadly, the community lost Gail in 1995. Gail’s spirit lives on along with many others that have been stricken by cancer not only in the Virginia Run community but also with our surrounding neighborhoods. The event has raised over $640,000 for LWC. Last year we raised 76K and had over 4400 participants! We could not put on the race without the community volunteers , our generous sponsors or our loyal participants.
Thank you Pacers for 2010 Race timing and result
Thank you Washington Running for past race (2009 and prior) results and photos
Results from past races:
2010 5k RACE RESULTS
2009 Men | Women
2008 Men | Women
2007 Men | Women
2006 Men | Women
2005 Men | Women
2004 Men | Women
2003 Men | Women
2002 Men | Women
2001 Men | Women
2000 Men | Women
1998 Results
Race Day Reports and Photos
2010 Race Photos -by Chris Nebrich