Herndon Turkey Trot 5K

Herndon Turkey Trot 5K

Date: November 22, 2025

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: 814 Ferndale Ave, Herndon, VA 20170

Courses and Prices:

• Running - 5K - Youth (Age 20 & Under): $25, $40 (race day)
• Running - 5K - Adult (Age 21 & Over): $25, $40 (race day)

Description: Herndon Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Turkey Trot 5K at the Herndon Community Center. The race will begin at 4:00pm on November 22. Packet pick-up and race day registration ($45 for adults 21 & up, $30 for youth 20 & under) will run from 5:00-7:00pm on Friday, November 21. Packet pick-up and race day registration ($45 for adults 21 & up, $30 for youth 20 & under) will also run from 1:30-3:30pm on Saturday, November 22. Long sleeve race T-shirts guaranteed to the first 450 pre-registered runners. T-shirts must be picked up the day of the race. Shirts will not be available after race day. Prizes to 1st and 2nd place winners in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. A top prize including a turkey will be given to the overall male and female winners. Registered runners 21+ years old will receive a token beer following the completion of the race courtesy of Aslin Beer Company. Online registration is available at herndon-va.gov and active.com and ends at 12:00pm on Friday, November 21. Pre-registration: Adults - (Age 21 & Over) $40 and a can of food for donation Youth - (Age 20 & Under) $25 and a can of food for donation Please note that online pre-registration ends at 12:00pm on Friday, November 21. Race Day Registration: Adults - (Age 21 & Over) $45 and a can of food for donation Youth - (Age 20 & Under) $30 and a can of food for donation Please note that race day registration prices apply to both the Friday and Saturday packet pick up/registration times. All food will be donated to LINK. Strollers, bikes and dogs are not permitted in the race. All runners must finish 5K in 45 minutes.

Event details and schedule Please arrive early as our parking lot fills at the Herndon Community Center (814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170). The course is a mixture of trail and street running so please wear appropriate footwear.