About the Rocktown Turkey Trot
The course runs on roads through Harrisonburg, passing through Court Square, which gets closed down for the race. It is chip timed, so you get a bib and a timing chip, but the mood on Thanksgiving morning leans toward costumes and turkey-themed gear as much as anything competitive. A kids' dash runs first, finishing before the main race starts.
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Distances & Start Times
4 Miles11/26/2026 08:30$34
Gobble Gobble Kids Dash11/26/2026 08:00$29
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