Mosby Woods Turkey Trot & Sidewalk Stroll

What is the Mosby Woods Turkey Trot & Sidewalk Stroll?  

A low-key run/walk through the Mosby Woods neighborhood to celebrate our community and the spirit of the holiday — as well as a chance to support our neighbors through food donations.  

There is no formal entry fee for this event, but all participants are asked to contribute non-perishable food items as their “entry fee.”  All non-perishables received will be donated to the Food For Others (FFO) food bank in Merrifield. (See below for details on donations.)

How is it free of charge? This year, the costs associated with this event are being covered by our sponsors: the Mosby Woods Community Association, the Mosby Woods Pool, and local realtor Rob Traister.  

When does it happen? This year’s event will be held on Thanksgiving morning, November 28.  The 1K kids’ run will start at 8:30 a.m.  The main 5K event starts at 9:00 a.m. (All participants and support volunteers should be able to return to their homes by 10:00 a.m.)  Participants are requested to arrive for check-in 20-30 minutes prior to their event.

Where is it held? The start/finish this year will again be at the Mosby Woods Pool, which is located at 3136 Fair Woods Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22030.  The pool facility includes a large parking lot. One Port-A-John will be available, but full restroom facilities will not be available at the pool, so please plan accordingly.

Register for this event at the "Sign Up" link at the top of this page. Registered participants will receive:

• A bib (number) for every registrant, for both races.
• Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals for the male and female finishers in both event
• Finisher’s medal (for all kids’ 1K finishers and for the first 100 5K finishers)
• The reward of having contributed to supporting our neighbors during this holiday season
  
  

What food can I contribute as my virtual entry fee? Please shop and donate items generously.  Food For Others accepts all non-perishables but particularly welcomes the following types of items:

• canned meats (turkey, chicken, or seafood)
• cereal
• canned fruit in juice, not in syrup
• dried or canned beans
• pasta
• spaghetti sauce (ideally in cans)
• canned tomatoes (crushed, peeled, diced, etc.)
• 1 lb. bags of rice
• 100% fruit juice
• oil
• non-food items: New or clean reusable grocery bags (approximate size 8½ x 14 x 15 inches)

(Please do not donate perishable food.)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Given the low-key nature of this event, no roads will be closed for this event. Rather, the suggested run/walk course consists of paved sidewalks, paved/gravel trails, and safe street crossings with dedicated crossing guards.   

The 1K kids’ run out-and-back course is entirely on a sidewalk, with no street crossings. 

5K Course Map
1K Kids’ Run course map
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