2026 Georgetown Turkey Trot 5k
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Fall Series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now! Please note that Bishop’s Events promo/discount codes cannot be used to register for this event. Come out and spend Thanksgiving morning with your friends and family along the C&O Canal! Enjoy this scenic, flat 5k in the heart of DC near the Nation’s Capital. This event features a long-sleeved technical shirt. To be guaranteed a shirt for this race, you must register BEFORE Nov 11! Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event. Virtual Race Option We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page .…
| Distance | Start Time | Early Bird | Standard | Late |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 8:00 AM | $40 | $40 | - |
timerBOTP Pace:11:00 min/mile
Series
Back of the Pack (BOTP)
What is the Back of the Pack (BOTP)? It is not a cut off time, it is actually a series we have geared towards people who average higher than the BOTP listed above. This allows runners of similar pace to compete with each other and get series points.
BOTP Pace: 11:00 min/mile
Race Medal Design
Race medal designs can be viewed on the Friday before the race on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Social Media Challenge
On Tuesdays we pick our favorite Instagram or Facebook post from the previous race weekend. The winner receives 50% off a future race! Tag us in your race photos.
local_mallSwag & Rewards
Runners Receive
- check_circleTechnical (Drifit) Event Shirt
- check_circleFinisher's Medal
- check_circleChip Timed Event
Awards
- emoji_eventsTop 3 M/F Overall
- emoji_eventsAge Groups (19&U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Logistics Hub
inventory_2 Packet Pickup
Available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before your event start time to check-in.
cloud Weather Policy
Rain or shine or sleet or snow. We will email registered runners and post on social media if the race is cancelled, but this is quite rare.
wc Restrooms
Portajohns will be available near the start/finish line. Volunteers can direct you to facilities.