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Thanksgiving Day 5K

Name: Thanksgiving Day 5K
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26
Location: Stephens City

Stephens City, United States • 26 Nov 2026

Thanksgiving Day races at Sherando Park

The events take place on 11/26/2026 at Sherando Park, 185 South Warrior Drive, Stephens City, VA 22655, USA. The program includes an adult 5K plus several youth track races.

Distances and short descriptions:

Thanksgiving 5K: 3.1 Miles
Tot Trot: approximately 100 m on the track
Kids Fun Run: 1.5 laps around the track (.06K)
Kids Fun Run: 2.5 laps around the track (1K)

Registration and fees are provided for each event. The Thanksgiving 5K has a registration fee of $30.00; its registration opens 7/15/2026 10:00 and closes 10/24/2026 23:59. The Tot Trot has a fee of $10.00; its registration opens 7/15/2026 09:00 and closes 11/26/2026 23:59. Each Kids Fun Run entry has a fee of $15.00; their registration opens 7/15/2026 10:00 and closes 10/24/2026 23:59.

The Tot Trot and both Kids Fun Run entries are held on the track and do not record finishing times or award age group placements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Stephens City

Race information

Registration

3 mi

Thanksgiving 5k

Kids Fun Run (2.5 Laps)

Tot Trot

Kids Fun Run (1.5 Laps)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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