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Herndon Turkey Trot 5K

Herndon, United States • 22 Nov 2025

Event details

The 2025 Herndon Turkey Trot is a cross-country style 5K held on November 22 at the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon, VA. The race is open to participants age 4 and up. Runners must complete the 5K in 45 minutes or less. Points from this event count toward the Year-Long 5k & Back of the Pack Series and the Fall Series.

Race services and policies

The first 400 pre-registered runners receive a long-sleeve race T-shirt. Registration fees are listed by age: 21+ is $40 (race weekend $45) and 20 & under is $25 (race weekend $30). Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at the Herndon Community Center. Race day registration will be available; race day registrants are not guaranteed T-shirts.

Awards are given to overall male and female winners and to 1st and 2nd place finishers in age groups from 10 & under through 70 & over. Runners age 21+ receive a token for a beer from Aslin Beer Company after the race. Strollers, bikes, and dogs are not permitted. Runners are encouraged to bring a canned food donation for LINK Against Hunger. Live results will be posted on Athlinks and final series points will be posted the Monday after the race. Photos taken by staff will be posted on Facebook by the Tuesday following the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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