REGISTRATION IS OPEN
TIME: 5k – 8:30 | 1 Mile – 9:35
LOCATION:
Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA
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Fun Run Racing is partnering with Hero’s Bridge to bring you the
2026 Hero’s Bridge Prince
William Turkey Trot. A portion of the race proceeds benefit Hero’s Bridge.
This amazing charitable organization serves elderly veterans of World War
II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars; bridging veterans to a better quality
of life through age-specific and innovative programs. For more information
go to
https://herosbridge.org
Reasons to Trot with Us!
Swag
Official medal reveal coming on September 16, 2026.
All participants will receive a race shirt, medal, bib, and digital finisher’s certificate.
Awards
There is no formal awards ceremony – just pick your award up at race headquarters near the start/finish line! The top 3 overall men and women receive Running Store gift cards as follows: $75, $50, $25. The top 3 male and female 5K finishers in each of the following 5K age groups receive Running Store gift cards ($15/$10/$5): 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
Thanksgiving Photo Booth
Want to prove you raced a turkey this year ? You and all your friends/family can take a picture with our 8 ft X 8 ft “photo booth” turkey backdrop at this year’s race. May the best turkey win!
Stay Warm!
The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center has graciously opened its facility so participants and spectators can stay “warm” both pre and post-race.
Do the Turkey Dance!
Our DJ will be playing music from 8:00-10:30 to burn off EVEN MORE calories!
Pacers
The Prince William Turkey Trot offers timed pacers for runners hoping to hit the following times: 20:00, 25:00 and 30:00
Course
- Strollers: allowed | Dogs: not allowed due to safety concerns
The 5k has a course time limit of 60 minutes (19 min/mile).
The 1 Mile Run/Walk IS NOT timed.
RUNNER SAFETY PROTOCOLS
The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center has graciously opened its facility so participants and spectators can stay “warm” both pre and post-race.
We will offer 1 water station at the 1.5 mile mark of the race. Small unopened water bottles will be available on a table for runners. In addition, small water bottles will be available at the end of the race.
We will adhere to all Virginia Department of health guidelines for running races and abide by RRCA’s best practices for conducting safe running events.
Due to runner safety protocols the race route is closed to spectators. Only authorized race staff, PWC Police, GMU police, and traffic control employees are permitted on the race route.
Click on the maps below to view entire course.
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