Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance
2026-11-26 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | E.C. Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
Run for good before you gobble
Give thanks and give back: Support families striving for stability this holiday season.
Shake a tail feather with your favorite holiday tradition: HumanKind’s Lynchburg Turkey Trot, presented by Scott Insurance.
Lace up for the largest 5K in the area – where every step is a part of something big! The Lynchburg Turkey Trot is a community fun run/walk with all proceeds of this fundraising race supporting the programs and services of HumanKind.
Everyone can join in, individually or with your favorite flock; in-person or virtually. You can run, walk, or TROT and make a difference in your community all year long.
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Waynesboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot (In Memory of Dick Meador)
2026-11-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Waynesboro Family YMCA, 648 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA, 22980, United States
Join in the holiday fun with a Turkey Trot event hosted by the Waynesboro Family YMCA.

45th Annual Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k
2026-12-05 08:30 - 11:00 | Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k is celebrating 45 years! Join runners and walkers of all ages and abilities for this central Virginia holiday tradition. Children are also invited to participate in the “Peaks Junior” 1 Mile and 1/4 Mile fun run. Proceeds support the Bedford Area YMCA. This event is known for its friendly faces, caroling volunteers, and fun post-race celebration. The Town of Bedford Christmas Parade is traditionally held just after the event.
Events include; 5K run/walk, Peaks Jr. Mile, and a virtual 5k option
The race HQ will be located at Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St. Bedford, VA 24523.

Farmville Jingle Bell Run 5K and1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
2026-12-12 09:00 - 11:00 | First Avenue Field, 407 First Avenue, Farmville, VA, 23901, United States
Celebrate the holidays and fitness with your friends at the Annual Farmville Jingle Bell 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Your entry includes a fast, flat course in the neighborhood surrounding First Avenue Field, awards to our category winners, a race t-shirt, and post-race treats to eat. This event is presented by the Town of Farmville Parks & Recreation Department. The traditional start / finish line for this event is at First Avenue Field.

Deck the Heels 5K Night Run
2026-12-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Booker Building – AltaVista, VA, 400 Broad Street, Alta Vista, VA, 24517, United States
Held the second Saturday of December each year, The Deck the Heels 5k is not only a fun race, but, it is also a huge holiday extravaganza with Santa and Mrs. Clause, food, hot chocolate, music, and more! And of course there’s medals for those who complete the race. The race begins and ends at the Claire Parker Foundation headquarters at 1019 9th Street Altavista, VA. All proceeds go to filling care boxes and toy boxes.
Glow-in-the-Dark accessories will be available at packet pickup. We encourage runners to “Deck” themselves out for this festive Christmas event.
We are also pleased to announce the addition of the VIRTUAL Deck the Heels 5k for those that are unable to join us in person. Virtual participants are able to choose a 5k course and submit their time to our Results page.
The Claire Parker Foundation was created in memory of our daughter, Claire. We provide ongoing care and emotional support for children and families battling pediatric cancer. To find out more about the work we do visit: claireparkerfoundation.org
COURSE:
Race will start at Corner of Broad St. & Main Street and go north on Main Street. Runners will turn around at intersection of Main St. & Lola Ave. at Miller and Wolf Dentistry. Runners will proceed South on Main Street, crossing the bridge over the river. Runners will continue on Main St. into Hurt, VA and proceed through the tunnel. Runners will turn around at stoplight at English Construction in Hurt, and then proceed north back on Main Street. Finish line will be at corner of Main Street & Broad St.
As a virtual runner or walker you can participate from anywhere in the world on the 5K course
