What better way to start your Thanksgiving Day will a little morning run/walk? Come out for the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle Turkey Trot 5k. All ages welcome! The 5k will be on the property of James Rumsey Technical Institute and include trail, grass, and pavement that is mostly flat with some gentle hills.  Give Thanks, Give Back by bringing a donation for the local backpack programs.  Donations will be collected in the registration area and distributed to local backpack programs to be distributed with the holiday backpacks.  Any proceeds from the event will be used for youth focused initiatives.  

Show your Turkey Trot spirit! Come out in festive attire!  

Race will be run rain or shine!

Kids' Fun Run:

Children ages 10 and under are invited to participate in the Sweet Potato Sprint hosted by United Way of the Eastern Panhandle. Registration is free and begins at 7:15 a.m. The race will be at 8:15 a.m. Race length is less than 1/4 mile. All Sweet Potato Sprint participants will receive a finisher’s medal and children’s book.

Age Group:

Overall Top 1 Man and Woman *overall winners will be excluded from age group recognition
14 and under, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+

Cost:

Early Registration Fee by November 10
$30 with a long sleeve t-shirt   

Registration Fee after November 10
$40 with no guarantee of a t-shirt

RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Register at James Rumsey 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM or online until 30 minutes before the race.
$40 with no guarantee of a t-shirt

Click here to Register