Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile

The 48th Annual Turkey Trot 10K and 1 Mile Run provides a traditional quality running event for families & runners of all abilities. 

COURSE: Both Races are holiday traditions, family-friendly, with deeply discounted youth registrations.

One Mile Race at 8:15 AM – This is an out-and-back starting and finishing in front of the Mt Trashmore YMCA.

10K Race at 9 AM –  This certified course starts at the Mt Trashmore YMCA, loops through Windsor Woods, and then Mt Trashmore City Park & finishes back at the Y. Strollers are allowed on the Course, we just ask if you start in the back of the race. Dogs are not allowed on the course.

AMENITIES & POST-RACE:  long-sleeved T-shirts for all. To guarantee a shirt and the shirt size, we recommend signing up early! Onsite refreshments and a post‐race party will be complimentary to race participants & volunteers in the YMCA parking lot. Age group awards will be announced at the party. Finisher medals to all registered for & completing each race.

REGISTRATION:  Early Bird discounted registration of $35 is open through May 31st. Registration will go up to $40 until October 1 then $45  until November 1, then $50 until race day!

YOUTH DISCOUNT:  There is an $8.00 youth discount for ages 22 and under through 11/27/25.

TODDLER TURKEY WOBBLE 50YD DASH (NEW)

New this year, 50yd Toddler wobble, registration is free, all participants will receive a bib and a medal, this race is only open for smaller kids that cant run a mile. Race will start right before the mile around 8 am.

AWARDS: 10K  top 3 Overall Male & Female 

10K age Groups

Male:12 & under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over, Walkers top 3 overall

Female:  12 & under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 75& over,  Walkers top 3 overall

Medals for all finishers

Mile Run/Walk Awards

Top 3 male and female in age groups:  6 & under, 7-8,  9-10, 11-12, 13-19, 20-39, 40 & above;  
   

Medals for all finishers

TIME LIMITS: One Mile cutoff is 8:50 AM. The 10K cutoff is 10:45 AM.

10K Event Records
1996    Tommy Holland        30:22
2008    Natalie Sherbak        35:12

*Option for add'l discount. There is a $3.00 savings if you opt out of receiving a quality T-shirt. You will be prompted in the sign up process to choose a shirt size or opt out. The savings will appear at checkout.
                                                                  Paper entry forms are not available.

Registration & pre-registered packet pick-up will be held Wednesday, Nov 26th from 1:00 to 5:30  PM at the Mt. Trashmore YMCA , 4441 South Boulevard in Virginia Beach.

STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: Your Discount will be automatically applied at checkout – register by Nov 26th. 

CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A Club membership discount of $5.00 is available thru Nov 26th. Discounts are automatically applied on the payment page during registration. You should use the account you used to register for the club to apply for this discount. We will also attempt to match on name/date of birth.

 
                                                                            This is a Strider Grand Prix, Youth Grand Prix.