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Events Near Charlottesville VA

Greek Fest

Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:00am
Transfiguration Church
Charlottesville, VA
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Rappahannock County Farmer's Market

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Sperryville, VA
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Tom Turkey Trot

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Palmyra, VA
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Shenandoah Valley Track Club (Pre)Thanksgiving Run/Walk 5k and 1 Mile

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 2:00pm
Arey Assembly Hall
Bridgewater, VA
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Rocktown Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Harrisonburg, VA
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Powell Wellness Center Turkey Trot 5k

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Powell Wellness Center
Culpeper, VA
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Waynesboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:15am
Waynesboro Family YMCA
Waynesboro, VA
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Annual Club at Ironwood Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Miler Fun Run/Walk

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
The Club at Ironwood
Staunton, VA
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Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Albemarle High School
Charlottesville, VA
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Annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Boars Head Resort
Charlottesville, VA
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Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Charlottesville, VA
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