CAN the Bird Turkey Trot
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CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot : November 27, 2025
The CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot is the fifth annual running event held on Thanksgiving Day in Alexandria, VA. The course starts and finishes in the Walmart parking lot at 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard and loops around Kingstowne and its lake. Participants are asked to bring a canned food item; donations of nonperishable food will be accepted by Koinonia.
Distances
- 5K
- Military 5K
Registration, packet pickup and awards
Registration is offered in three periods with tiered pricing: Early Bird (through October 17), Standard (October 18 - November 21), and Last Chance (November 22 - 27). Age-based pricing applies, including reduced rates for ages 25 and under and for ages 12 and under. Online registration closes on the event day at 7:45 AM; only online registration is accepted.
Packet pickup is available at the Koinonia Foundation (6107 Franconia Rd, Alexandria) on the days before the race, and at the Walmart location (5885 Kingstowne Blvd) on race day. Participants receive a commemorative race t-shirt. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers, top three male and female in the 12 & under and 13-18 age groups, and to the fastest male and female runner with dog and with stroller. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.