Your Guide to DC Area Turkey Trots
As Thanksgiving draws near, it is not too late to register for a Turkey Trot. Whether you're looking to burn off pre-feast calories, enjoy a festive community atmosphere, or actually race hard before the tryptophan kicks in, there's a turkey trot for you. Here's your guide to the runs happening around the District this Thanksgiving.
2025 DC Turkey Trot 5k/Half
Date: November, 23rd 7:30-11:30am
Location:
Georgetown/Fletcher's Boathouse
Distance Options: Half marathon and 5k
Start Time: Half: 7:30am and 5k: 8:00am
Course Details: Half marathon starts and ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club and the 5k starts and ends at Fletcher’s Boathouse.
What Makes It Special: Supports Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia
2025 Drumstick Turkey Trot 5k & 8 Miler
Date: November, 23rd 7:30-11:00am
Location:
Distance Options: 5k and 8 miles
Start Time: 8 miler: 7:45am and 5k: 8:00am
Course Details: This is a fairly flat paved out-and-back route along the Mount Vernon Trail. The 8-Miler goes to Teddy Roosevelt Island.
What Makes It Special: Supports The John P Mayhugh Foundation (JPMF)
2025 Georgetown Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
Date: November, 27th 7:30 am - 10:00 am
Location:
Georgetown/Fletcher's Boathouse
Distance Options: 5k and 10k
Start Time: 10k: 7:45am and 5k: 8:00am
Course Details: The 5k/10k run along the C&O Canal which is a light gravel dirt road with minimal elevation change for an out-and-back.
What Makes It Special: Supports the Children’s Defense Fund
2025 The Capital Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
Date: November, 27th 7:30 am - 10:00 am
Location:
Distance Options: 5k and 10k
Start Time: 10k: 7:45am and 8:00am
Course Details: This is a paved route that is mostly flat with one considerable hill. The 5k is out-and-back, and the 10k is two laps.
What Makes It Special: Supports Warriors Ethos
2025 The Capital Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
Date: November, 27th 7:30 am - 10:00 am
Location:
Distance Options: 5k and 10k
Start Time: 10k: 7:45am and 8:00am
Course Details: This is a paved route that is mostly flat with one considerable hill. The 5k is out-and-back, and the 10k is two laps.
What Makes It Special: Supports Warriors Ethos
