Time to break out the turkey costumes and strap on your running shoes!

 

The Danville Public Schools Education Foundation, in partnership with the Danville Otterbots and the Danville Running & Fitness Club, is having its fifth annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27th! The event will start and end at American Legion Field, the home of the Danville Otterbots.

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Pre-register here until 12 PM on 11/25/25

All proceeds go toward programs, initiatives, and scholarships for DPS students and teachers.

Times: Children's Fun Run - 8:30am

5K Run/Walk - 9:00am

Course: The entire race will be along the beautiful Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail.
 

Entry Fee: Children's Fun Run (12 and under) - $0 (as long as an adult is registered for the 5K Run/Walk). 
5K Run/Walk - $35 to pre-register, $40 on race day. All area students 17 and under ($25, $30 on race day)

Packet pick-up: Available on race day beginning at 7:00am

Race Day Registration: Registration will begin at 7:00am on Thursday. Cash and check ONLY for race day registration.  Checks should be made payable to Danville Public Schools Education Foundation.

What's included: all race registrants registered by 11/14/25 will receive a long-sleeve performance shirt. If you register after 11/14/2025, shirts will be available upon availability.
Trophies and medals will be awarded.
5k run and walk categories: 0-14, 15-19, every 10 years up to 69, 70 and over.
 

Let's burn some calories before the big meal!