Join us: for a Charlottesville tradition on Thanksgiving Day for the 43rd annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K road race benefitting UVA Health Children's!
Location: The course starts and ends at Boar's Head Resort.
Route: The route winds through the surrounding neighborhoods and is very hilly.
Family Fun: We invite you and your family to move your feet before you eat!
π Date & Time
Date: Thursday, November 28
Race Start Time: 9 a.m.
Give-a-way: Long sleeve unisex t-shirt for all registrants. Size guaranteed if you register by October 23.
ποΈ Packet Pick-Up
Tuesday, Nov. 19: Three Notchβd Brewing Company from 5 β 7 p.m. Enjoy a 10% discount on food & beverage or to-go beer purchased on the packet pickup night.
Saturday, Nov. 23: McArthur Squash Center at the Boar's Head Sports Club from 9 a.m. β 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 26: McArthur Squash Center at the Boar's Head Sports Club from 8 a.m. β 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27: McArthur Squash Center at the Boar's Head Sports Club from 8 a.m. β 6 p.m.
β FAQs
Registration: No, registration is only available online through Run Sign Up.
Arrival Time: We encourage runners to arrive early and recommend arriving no later than 8 a.m.
Parking: Parking is available at the resort but is limited. Carpooling is strongly encouraged!
Awards Ceremony: Yes, we will have an awards ceremony to award the top finisher for both men and women in each age group beginning at approximately 9:45 a.m.
Strollers: Yes
Pets: No, pets are not allowed on the race course.
Packet Pickup: Yes, someone else can pick up your packet for you.
Hydration: No, but water is available at the Finish.
ID: Yes, we will check ID at the beverage tent.
Tiny Turkeys: We invite everyone ages eight and under to participate in a free and fun race to start the morning! Gather all Tiny Turkeys on the grass by the Finish line at 8:15 a.m.
Event Conclusion: The event and social will conclude at 11 a.m.