24th Annual Irvington Turkey Trot & Animal Food Drive

About This Activity

Please help us raise money to help the dogs and cats in our area by supporting the Animal Welfare League and Garfield’s Rescue. Volunteers in both organizations have been serving the animals of Lancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland, and Richmond Counties. Please consider bringing dog and cat food to the Turkey Trot, using the gazebo as a drop-off location.  

For over 48 years, AWL has had animals ready for adoption that have been neutered, given some training, and are waiting for a home of their own. Animal Welfare League is located at 75 South Main Street, Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482.

Garfield’s Rescue mission is to eliminate the suffering of homeless / community cats and kittens in the Northern Neck through humane rescue, robust spay / neuter / vaccination programs and a compassionate foster-to-adopt network through a network of private foster homes. Garfield’s Rescue can be contacted by email at garfieldsrescue@gmail.com; by phone at 804-480-2066 or by mail at P.O. Box 257, Kilmarnock VA 22482.  

Donations of $20, $25, $30, $50 are greatly appreciated! No donation is too small and all will help provide a Thanksgiving meal for them. Remember, the Animal Welfare League and Garfield’s Rescue always have many great pets just waiting to love you.

The Animal Welfare League and Garfield’s Rescue are non-profit, tax-exempt organizations dedicated to the humane treatment and care of animals. 

About This Race

There will be No Race Day Registration

Scenic 2-mile & 5-mile run/walk loop through historic Irvington neighborhoods and suitable for your leashed, furry friends! A “must-do” event for families reuniting for the Thanksgiving holiday in Virginia's Northern Neck. Great community support and you are home by noon to enjoy your well-deserved Thanksgiving feast!

All 2-mile and 5-mile participants receive a custom race T-shirt while supplies last. Sign up early to get your beautiful and unique Race T.

Awards for both the 2-mile and 5-mile races are given to the top three male and female participants overall, and top three male and female participants in age groups: 8 and under, 9-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over.

There will be a free (no-fee) Tot Trot for the children at the Irvington Commons.  No registration required. Tot Trot participants do not receive a Race T.

Please follow all COVID-19 recommended safe guidelines.