Rocktown Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Morning Fun & Fitness!


Downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia

The Rocktown Turkey Trot is back again, this Thanksgiving, November 28th! The four-mile course perfect for runners of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. Whether it's your first race or you're a veteran runner, this event offers a fun way to kick off the holiday! The race will be professionally timed, with participants receiving a race bib and chip timing device at packet pickup. Feel free to dress up in your best Thanksgiving-themed running gear!

Have little ones that want to run? Don't miss the Gobble Gobble Kids Dash, a favorite tradition for kids! The dash takes place on the closed-off streets of Court Square in Harrisonburg, with excited spectators cheering them on. The kids will race before the start of the Turkey Trot, enjoying the thrill of running through the heart of the city. 

Event Day

November 28, 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Registration Information

4 Miler: $25 early bird, $30 regular  

Gobble Gobble Kids Dash: $20 early bird, $25 regular  

Important Dates

November 17 by 11:59 pm: Last chance to guarantee a shirt. After this date, shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  

November 22: Final day to register online.  

November 27 from 1-7 pm: Packet pickup at Brothers Brewing. Walk-up registration will be available with a $5 price increase.  

*No race day packet pickup.

Bring a can of food to donate to the Food Bank and give back this Thanksgiving!