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Events Near Forest VA

Hat Creek Golf Course Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Hat Creek Golf Course
Brookneal, VA
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Lynchburg Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
EC Glass High School
Lynchburg, VA
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Lexington Gobble Wobble 5k

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Lexington, VA
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The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash 5K Run and Walk

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Roanoke, VA
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SML Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Huddleston, VA
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Kerrs Creek Community Market

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Lexington, VA
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Montvale Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Montvale, VA
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