Valley Children's Advocacy Center's 14th Annual The Club of Staunton Turkey Trot Run/Walk

14th Annual Club at Ironwood Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Miler Fun Run/Walk

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving morning with fun, fitness, and festive spirit! Join us in person for a pre-meal 5K or 1-Miler, and don’t be afraid to dress in your best Thanksgiving-themed attire. Celebrate your hard work at the finish line with a tasty Pumpkin Pie Bite reward!

Run for Hope. Run for Healing.

Valley Children’s Advocacy Center (Valley CAC) is a safe place where children who have experienced abuse can begin to heal. Primarily serving Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro, we collaborate with law enforcement, Child Protective Services, and other community partners to provide free, life-changing services—forensic interviews, victim advocacy, and therapy—for children and families in crisis. With nearly 75% of cases involving sexual abuse, your support helps bring safety, healing, and hope to the children who need it most.

Course Information:

Our course offers a semi-challenging route with rolling hills — a great workout for both runners and walkers! Enjoy a scenic path through the beautiful Club of Staunton golf course, making it a picture-perfect way to start your Thanksgiving morning. Please note, the race will be held at the same location as in previous years; only the venue name has changed.

Registration: 

• Registration opens September 25th
• Use code TROT25 to save $5 when you register online by 10/20!
• Registration includes a special event t-shirt until the t-shirt deadline. Register by November 3rd to receive your t-shirt

Please note: Race t-shirts are not available for registrations completed after the November 3rd deadline.

Packet Pick-Up:

Wednesday, Nov. 26th, 4–6 PM at Valley CAC, 1105 Greenville Ave, Staunton, VA. Use the front entrance on Greenville Ave. Parking is available behind the building and on both sides of our building. Friends or family may pick up packets. Packet pick-up is also available at the race location the morning of the race.

Race Day Schedule:

• Pre-race festivities: Behind The Club of Staunton building, enjoy dancing, opening remarks, and the National Anthem sung by Kathy Lafon.
• Day-of registration & packet pick-up: Open until 8:30 am.
• 1-Miler: Begins shortly after the opening remarks.
• 5K: Starts after the opening remarks; participants will be led to the 5K start line by our Turkey Mascot!

 If ice is present, we will not be able to access the course. Messaging will be provided to all registrants via email.

Awards & Swag:

Awards for the top male and female 5K finishers include gift certificates sponsored by Sole Focus Running in Staunton, VA

Medals will be given to all children under 18 who participate in the 1-mile and 5K events.  

****Register by November 3rd to secure your race day t-shirt!****