WRC Logo
runsignup.com

United Way of the Eastern Panhandle Turkey Trot

location_city Martinsburg

location_on West Virginia

flag United States

calendar_today 27 Nov, 2025

directions_run Running

language Official Website

Register

About the Event

What better way to start your Thanksgiving Day than with 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!

AGE GROUP RESULTS 

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+

REGISTRATION 

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

PACKET PICK-UP 
Packet pickup will be offered at two times:

  1. 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,   Wednesday, November 26th at the United Way office, 24 District Way, Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV 25414
  2. 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM, Race Morning at the venue

Races Offered

Other

Nov 27, 2025

straighten

Distance — Other

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

Event has passed

5K

Nov 27, 2025

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

Event has passed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Martinsburg.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 4.0° / 13.7°
wb_sunny 0.5° / 10.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.0 /
water_drop 66.7%

About Martinsburg

Scenic view of

Martinsburg is a city of 17,000 people in West Virginia. Founded in 1778, it was named in honor of Colonel Thomas Bryan Martin, a nephew of Lord Fairfax from Kent, who had moved to the general area around 1735.

Read more launch

Hotels & Places to Stay

Nearby Races

46th Highland View Academy Tartan 5K Run/Walk-2026

46th Highland View Academy Tartan 5K Run/Walk-2026

location_on Hagerstown, Maryland, US

calendar_today Mar 01, 2026

St. Patrick's Day Run Fest

St. Patrick's Day Run Fest

location_on Hagerstown, Maryland, US

calendar_today Mar 14, 2026

Hub City Half Marathon

Hub City Half Marathon

location_on Hagerstown, Maryland, US

calendar_today Mar 29, 2026

Beer Mile

Beer Mile

location_on Winchester, Virginia, US

calendar_today Jan 01, 2026

Recommended for You

Hand-picked events we think you’ll love.

Our pick
Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026

Nov 21, 2026

Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026

The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County…

Read more
Our pick
Turkey Trails - Sioux Falls

Nov 28, 2026

Turkey Trails - Sioux Falls

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The…

Read more
Our pick
Candy Cane Course- Lincoln

Dec 13, 2026

Candy Cane Course- Lincoln

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k!  A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.Th…

Read more
Our pick
Space Coast Triathlon and Duathlon

Mar 21, 2027

Space Coast Triathlon and Duathlon

WE ARE NOW OFFERING AN AQUABIKE DIVISION! Triathlon Information:Join us for the annual Space Coast Triathlon, held in …

Read more

Get race deals & updates

Subscribe to our newsletter for curated race picks and discounts.