26Nov
Virtual 5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $45.00
SOME's Trot for Hunger
District of Columbia,
United States
24 days left
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Date
26 Nov, 2026
Races
4 distances
Entry fee
$15.00 – $65.00
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Website
Official website
SOME's Trot for Hunger
About the event
Every Mile Matters. Every Step Gives.
D.C.’s largest and only Turkey Trot is more than a race—it’s a tradition of compassion and community. On Thanksgiving morning, join thousands of neighbors at Freedom Plaza for SOME’s 25th Annual Trot for Hunger 5K and Little Turkey 1-Miler.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with family, or cheering from the sidelines, every stride fuels change. Together, we’ll transform a holiday run into hope for our community—supporting meals, housing, healthcare, and job training for those most in need.
- In-Person Race & Festival: Join us at Freedom Plaza on November 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving morning - for a timed 5K, the Little Turkey 1-Miler, and a family-friendly finisher festival!
- Virtual Race: From November 1-30, run a 5K from your neighborhood or local park while raising funds and spreading awareness of SOME's mission! Help us reach all 50 states and expand our global participation!
This Thanksgiving, let’s make every mile matter.
Event Timeline
6:30 am - Bib Pick Up Opens on Freedom Plaza
7:30 am - Little Turkey 1-Miler Starts
8:15 am - 5K Starts
8:45 am - 5K Start Line Closes
9:00 am - Awards Ceremony
9:30 am - Best Dressed Turkey (Pet Costume) Competition
10:30 am - Roads Re-open
ALL PARTICIPANTS must register and pay online. There is no in-person registration or in-person payment at packet pick-up or on site on race morning. Please register by November 4, 2026 to guarantee a race shirt.
Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up
***Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up is your only opportunity to pick up your t-shirt before the race. If you do not attend pre-race packet pick-up, you will not be able to pick up your t-shirt until after 9:00 am on race day.***
Tuesday, November 24 & Wednesday, November 25. Locations and times coming soon!
*Please note there is no water stop on the course. There will be bottled water at the finish line.
Virtual Race: From November 1-30, run a 5K from your neighborhood or local park while raising funds and spreading awareness of SOME's mission! Help us reach all 50 states and expand our global participation!
Races offered
26Nov
Little Turkey 1-Miler
Running
- Distance
- 1.6K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $15.00
26Nov
5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:15
- Entry fee
- $65.00
26Nov
Pet Competition — Best Dressed 'Turkey'
Running
- Distance
- Pet Competition — Best Dressed Turkey
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for November in .
Temperature13.0° / 23.1°
Feels like11.6° / 22.0°
Sunshine hours9h 45m
Rainfall4.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind9.5 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity71.8%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise05:54
Sunset20:14
About
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Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.
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