RICHMOND'S NEWEST THANKSGIVING TRADITION!
Join Little Hands Virginia on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, for the very first Big Turkey Trot.
Bring the whole family for a morning full of festive fitness and community spirit. Whether you're running, walking, bobbling, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone.
Event Schedule
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8:30 AM – 5K Race Starts
Lace up your sneakers and hit the course! Run or walk the 3.1 miles to the finish line.
Registration: $35, price increases Oct. 1st
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9:45 AM – Baby Bobble
A 40-foot wobbly-cute crawling race for our tiniest trotters. Guaranteed giggles and photo ops!
Registration: $20, price increases Oct. 1st
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10:00 AM – One-Mile Gobble Wobble
Perfect for turkeys of all ages. Run or walk this shorter route!
Registration: $25, price increases Oct. 1st
Register now, start a team, or donate to make a BIG difference in the lives of Central Virginia's littlest. For volunteering, please register here.
All proceeds benefit Little Hands Virginia, helping provide essentials for babies and young children in need across our community.
Together we'll make the Big Turkey Trot the start of a new Richmond Thanksgiving tradition!
BE PART OF IT
More than just a 5K, the Big Turkey Trot is a new Richmond tradition. Run, walk, or crawl—and help support local families by registering today.
CHECK OUT THE COURSE
Whether you’re new to running or a pro, this course is the perfect start to your Thanksgiving holiday. The course starts and ends at St. Joseph's Villa for a flat, fun run! All events are timed. (Strollers are welcome. Please leave furry friends at home.)
BECOME A SPONSOR
Make this day of celebrating friends, family and community possible by supporting this high visibilty event and Little Hands Virginia's mission.
ABOUT LITTLE HANDS
VIRGINIA
Ensuring young children in need of support have the essentials needed from birth to improve outcomes for life.