Occoneechee State Park Turkey Trot
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Occoneechee State Park Annual Turkey Trot
The Occoneechee State Park Annual Turkey Trot takes place on November 22, 2025, at Occoneechee State Park, 1192 Occoneechee Park Road, Clarksville, VA 23927. The event is held rain or shine and includes a kids one-mile fun run and a 5K run. Distances offered:
- 1 mile (Kids Fun Run)
- 5K
Event details
The 5K course uses paved roads with rolling hills, lake views, and wooded sections within the park. Children 13 and under may use parental assistance and strollers in the kids one-mile event. Well-mannered leashed pets and costumes are allowed in the 5K. The event will be officially timed and measured.
Participants will receive swag bags and refreshments. All children in the one-mile event receive a medal. Medals will also be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers in the 5K and to top finishers in age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and up. A raffle for gift certificates and donated merchandise will follow the race. Activities for participants and spectators include cornhole and a preview of Disc Golf baskets for an 18-hole Disc Golf Course under construction.
Registration ends November 16, 2025. Park entry is $7 or donation of four cans of food. Late registration runs November 17-19 with higher fees and limited in-person late registration on race day, cash only. Proceeds benefit park projects and improvements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.