No, we have reached capacity and the race is SOLD OUT.
At this time, we have reached event capacity. If you'd like to be added to a waitlist, email the race director. At this time, we do not anticipate adding any additional spots.
Runners are highly encouraged to pick up race packets at Sherando High School on the following days:
Tuesday, November 25: 4-7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26: 4-7 p.m.
Race Day (11/27): 7-8 a.m.
There is NO race day registration!
5K Race Entry Includes
• Long sleeve race T-shirt (if registered before October 25th, then until supplies last)
• Custom Finisher Medal
• Mini Pie
• Fun with Family & Friends!
• Live Music
• Chip-Timed with Instant Results
• Satisfaction of being physically active before you feast!
You may authorize another person to pick up your packet/bib number.
Tot Trot – 2-5 years old
Kids Fun Run – 6-9 years old
Thanksgiving Day 5K – 6 years old and up
The following parking lots are less than .25 mile from the track:
- Sherando High School Staff Lot
- Sherando High School Student Lot
- Sherando Park Pool Lot
- Sherando Park Rotary Shelter Lot (near soccer fields)
There is also a field on Lakeview Circle in Sherando Park that is .5 miles to the track.
You can use the school or park entrance to find parking. Gates will close at 8:30 AM. The Sherando High School parking lots will reopen once the last participant has advanced past the student & staff parking lots. The Sherando Park lots will not be open until at least 9:45/10 am after participants have cleared the pool lot.
Tot Trot (ages 2-5) - 8 a.m. (4 & 5 year olds will run first, followed by 2 & 3 year olds)
Kids Fun Run (ages 6-7) – 8:05 a.m. (boys will start first, followed by girls)
Kids Fun Run (ages 8-9) – 8:15 a.m. (boys will start first, followed by girls)
Thanksgiving Day 5K – 8:45 a.m.
Arrive early!! We are expecting a large crowd.
The Kids' races are untimed, fun runs.
Tot Trot: ~100m dash
Kids 6-7: ~500m dash (1.5 laps)
Kids 8-9: ~1000m Dash (2.5 laps)
The start and finish line are located on the Sherando High School track.
Yes, there will be plenty of places along the course and at the finish to cheer on your family or friends.
The 5K course limit is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Live results will be uploaded to the Registration Page. Race bibs have a QR code to view results or visit the kiosk near the finish area.
Yes, the awards ceremony will happen immediately after the 5K. Award information can be found HERE.
No aid stations are along the course. Water will be located at the finish area.
We follow Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) recommendations that strongly advise against allowing strollers, dogs and headphones at races. Unlike running alone with a stroller or headphones, races often involve hundreds of runners. Races run on roads sometimes open to minimal traffic with road hazards such as potholes, loose gravel, blind turns, and given that this is the Shenandoah Valley, major hills. While Frederick County Parks and Recreation tries to make our race courses as safe as possible through good course management, marshaling, and marking, we believe that runners have a responsibility for their own safety and the safety of the runners around them.
Yes! There are restrooms at the track.
We do not have live tracking, however, we do have live results! Once the race begins, please tune in to the Results page.
No. Please leave valuables locked in your car.
