About the Vac & Dash 24th Annual Turkey Trot 4.2-Mile Run/Walk
This is a Thanksgiving morning run and walk that starts at the YMCA in Albemarle. The course covers a measured stretch through the area, and because it is untimed, the pace is entirely up to you. Donations are collected for a local Christian ministry, which gives the morning a charitable thread alongside the calorie-burning mission.
Registration opens early on race morning, so you can show up, sign in, and get moving without planning far ahead. Apparel is available to buy on-site if you want something to mark the day. The start area is at the YMCA, and the event draws families and neighbors making it a traditional start to the holiday.
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Distances & Start Times
4.2 Miles11/26/2026 07:00Free
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