Drumstick Turkey Trot 8 Miler

Event overview

The Drumstick Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving holiday running event on November 23 at Gravelly Point in Arlington, VA (George Washington Memorial Parkway). The event offers these distances:

• 5k
• 8 miler

Points from the races count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack Series, and toward the Fall Series. A virtual race option is available. Walkers and strollers are welcome. Registered participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical event shirt, and chip timing.

Course and logistics

The course is a fairly flat paved out-and-back along the Mount Vernon Trail. The 8-miler route reaches Teddy Roosevelt Island. There are four water stations on the 8-miler at approximately miles 1.55, 2.8, 5.2, and 6.45; the 5k has one water station near mile 1.55. Gatorade will be available at some stations. Port-a-johns are located adjacent to the parking lot. Packet pickup is available at the event. There will be no on-site race registration. Live results are posted during the event and final results with series points are posted after the race. The organizer follows an all-weather policy and may delay, change, or cancel the event if conditions require; registered runners are notified of changes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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