CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Alexandria (5885 Kingstowne Blvd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 20.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 5885 Kingstowne Blvd, Alexandria, DC 22315
- Area
- Northern Virginia, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $30 to $35 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Friday, November 20, 2026: 5K $35 → $40
- Registration
- Open. Opened July 1, online signup closes Thursday, November 26, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by November 20 to pay $35 instead of $40.
Course and race notes
Please bring a CANned food item and join us for the 6th annual CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot, on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, beginning at 8:00 am. The race will begin and end in the Walmart parking lot, 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22315.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.