Events
1 Mile Kids Run
Key Information
There is no paper registration option this year - registration is online only! Dogs are not permitted on the course. Strollers are welcome, but we ask that stroller participants start near the middle/end of their wave.
Description
Join us for our 33rd Year!!! The YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day tradition that attracts runners of all ages and abilities to Fredericksburg, VA each year. Run or walk the 5K course through scenic downtown Fredericksburg! Kids can get in on the fun by joining a parent in the 5K or running the 1-mile race. All finishers will receive a medal!
T-SHIRT UPDATE: We have added giveaway inventory to the race website, so if you see your size available during the registration process, you're in luck! If you see the words "SOLD OUT" it means your size is no longer available.
There's also a 1/4 Mile Tot Trot held on Wednesday, November 26th at 4pm on the JMHS track. Your littlest trotters (ages 5 and under) can race the day before the main Turkey Trot!
Proceeds raised support Rappahannock Area YMCA programs that empower youth, improve community health, and ensure affordable access for all.
Race Day Schedule
November 27, 2025
7:00am - Boys' Mile - 9-12 Years Old
7:05am - Girls' Mile - 9-12 Years Old
7:10am - Boys' Mile - 8 & Under
7:15am - Girls' Mile - 8 & Under
7:30am - 5K Wave 1 Start
7:35am - 5K Wave 2 Start
7:40am - 5K Wave 3 Start
Due to the size of the 5K race, we will be starting in waves. Wave 1 - Under 35 Minutes, Wave 2 - 35-45 Minutes, Wave 3 - Over 45 Minutes.
If you want to start in the same wave as your friends or family be sure to enter the same estimated finish time for each runner and select the same wave. Please use the estimated finish time of the slowest runner in your group.
Awards
Kids Mile - Top 3 Male and Female in the following categories:
6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
5K - OVERALL - Top 5 Male and Female:
1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $150, 4th Place $100, 5th Place $50
5K - Top 3 Male and Female in the following categories:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+
All Awards will be mailed to Overall and Age Group winners. Overall Winners will be based on Gun Time. Age Group winners will be based on Chip Time.
Packet Pick Up - Come Early and Skip the Long Lines on Race Day!
James Monroe High School
2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Tuesday, November 25th from 3-7pm
Wednesday, November 26th from 8:30am-1pm, 3pm-6pm
Thursday, November 27th from 6am-7:30am
5K Course Map
5K Strava Flyover Map
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1 Mile Course Map
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Place
Fredericksburg, VA US 22401
Race Contact Info
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FAQs
Q: Are strollers permitted?
A: Yes. You will need to start in the back of your starting wave with the other stroller participants.
Q: Are dogs permitted on the course or in the race?
A: No. Please abide by this rule and keep your furry friends at home.
Q: Is paper registration available?
A: No. Please register online and in advance. Online registration will still be available race morning, but we highly encourage you to sign up before race day!
Q: Can I run with my child in the mile race?
A: If your child is 4 years old or younger, one parent is permitted on the course during the mile race. We ask that you start in the back of the wave. For children 5 and older, parents can run on the sidewalk that parallels the race course.
Parking
Parking at JMHS on race morning is NOT available. It's recommended that you review parking information and determine your parking plan before race day. Give yourself an additional 15-20 minutes on race day to walk from your parking location to James Monroe High School.
There are several parking lots near the start/finish line:
Fredericksburg Shopping Center - 519 Richmond Hwy., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Behind PNC Bank - Parking lot between Germania St. and Progress Street
Limited Parking in the lot on the corner of Germania St. and Fall Hill Ave.
Limited Parking in the lot on the corner of Germania St. and Princess Anne St.
Quarles Building/Chamber Building - 1701 Fall Hill Avenue (6 blocks from the Start/Finish Line)
Limited Street Parking on the side streets between Fall Hill Avenue and Princess Anne Street
