Volunteer Opportunities
Check out all our volunteer opportunities for this year’s Lynchburg Turkey Trot! This is a great way for you and your family to get involved and help out behind the scenes to make this the best race year yet!
Registration is OPEN for the
2024 Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance
Join the flock and shake your tailfeathers!
Because it’s tradition, and it matters. Together we will share our LOVE for Lynchburg – our neighbors, our families, and our community as a whole. Kick-off Thanksgiving Day with us in Lynchburg or from wherever you are with a TWIST on tradition!
Your Lynchburg Turkey Trot – Your Way.
We believe in the importance of traditions and the power of resilience. This year, we are thrilled to once again offer both an in-person run on Thanksgiving Day and a virtual option that brings the fun right to your doorstep! Join the festivities, spread holiday cheer, and strengthen community spirit from anywhere.
Why Join?
- Support a Great Cause: Help us feed families in need across our community.
- Break Records: Let’s make history together by increasing participation and support.
- Free Gear: The first 500 registrants receive a free Lynchburg Turkey Trot stocking cap!
Special Thanks to Scott Insurance, our Presenting Sponsor. Their dedication to our community aligns perfectly with the mission of HumanKind. Together, we’re excited to share our love for Lynchburg—our neighbors, families, and the entire community.
Join us this Thanksgiving to celebrate gratitude and lend a helping hand to those in need.
Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance
IN-PERSON RACE + COURSE INFORMATION
In-Person Event Date:
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Start Time:
8:00am EST
The Start/Finish line of the Lynchburg Turkey Trot are located in front of EC Glass High School on Langhorne Road.
EC Glass High School is located at 2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
Participants can run or walk from anywhere on a date of their choosing between November 23 – December 1.
Don’t forget to use RaceJoy — our app on race day! Download the RaceJoy App to your phone for free HERE.
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
This will be a drive-thru packet pick-up on HumanKind’s campus. Two dates to choose from – and you don’t even have to leave your car!
Location: HumanKind Campus, 1903 HumanKind Way, Lynchburg, VA 24503. Entrance from VES Road ONLY, all other entrances are permanently closed.
Friday, November 22 | 12:00 – 6:00 PM
OR
Wednesday, November 27 | 12:00 – 6:00 PM
There will NOT be a race day packet pick-up option. All packets must be picked up by 6:00 PM on November 27.
REGISTERING FOR IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
Gather your Flock – family, friends, neighbors, co-workers to participate in this year’s Lynchburg Turkey Trot experience – then you choose: in person or from wherever you are near or far. Lace up your shoes, put on your 2024 commemorative shirt, and get ready to earn your second helping.
No matter which option you choose, every registration comes with everything you need to compete – or add on some merchandise to make your run more festive including: 2024 Lynchburg Turkey Trot long-sleeve shirt, Finisher Medal, Official Race Bib, Race App, and 2024 Lynchburg Turkey Trot commemorative flare.
Participating in-person on Thanksgiving morning? Then we will see you at the start line on November 28.
Participating on your own? Pick a date November 23-December 1 and use our race timing app or smart watch to track your 5K progress, log your official time, and see where you stack up against all the other virtual running turkeys!
Register for the Lynchburg Turkey Trot, recruit family/friends/co-workers to participate alongside you. Every registration FEEDS two families in our community this Thanksgiving.
- Choose to participate in-person on Thanksgiving morning November 28 OR plan to run or walk without the crowds on a date of your choosing November 23-December 1.
- Get your commemorative event gear mailed straight to your door or stop by our drive-thru packet pick up!
- Participating on your own? Select a day from November 23 – December 1 to conquer your 5K. Use our race app or watch to keep track of your distance and finish time. After completing the 5K, submit your results to the leaderboard and print off your finisher certificate.
- Participating in-person on Thanksgiving morning? Join us at the start line on Langhorne Road. Race begins at 8am SHARP. Official race times will be timed by the race chip on your bib and posted online.
- Have that extra helping of turkey (or pie)!
Lynchburg Turkey Trot event on Facebook – invite your flock to join!
We reached 500 registrations! Did you miss out on being one of the first 500 to receive a FREE stocking cap? Don’t worry — there are stocking caps available for purchase when you register. But don’t wait there are a limited amount available! 2024 Lynchburg Turkey Trot Stocking Caps are sponsored by City of Lynchburg Office of Economic Development and Tourism!
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION?
All boxes come pre-stuffed with everything you need to make the 2024 Lynchburg Turkey Trot a year to remember. Filled with swag, surprises and an extra serving of fun, this race packet is your ticket to competing with us in 2024.
Adult registration (virtual or in-person) – $42.50 FEEDS 2 families this Thanksgiving
*Price Increased on October 16
- 2024 Lynchburg Turkey Trot long-sleeve shirt
- Race Bib
- Finisher Medal
- Use of race app to track results, and to follow the community fun
- Commemorative 2024 Lynchburg Turkey Trot flare (surprises ahead!)
Youth registration – $18.50
*Price Increased on October 16
- Race Bib
- Finisher Medal
- Commemorative 2024 Lynchburg Turkey Trot flare (surprises ahead!)
*youth shirts can be added on in the registration process for an additional $13
The first 500 people to register receive a 2024 Lynchburg Turkey Trot stocking cap for free! PRICE INCREASED for all registration levels on October 16.
Guaranteed shipped to your door deadline – November 10
Guaranteed shirt deadline – November 14
How To Sign Up:
- Review our calendar to view current volunteer opportunities
- Click the event you would like to sign up for and hit the “register” button
- From there, you will be redirected and prompted to our volunteer software, Civic Champs, to create a profile and complete sign-up.
If you are looking to register large groups, corporate service projects, or CSER/Community Service hours, please contact our Volunteer & Community Relations Specialist, Kloie Rogers, directly for more information on how to get started.
Get Started and Register today!
GATHER your FLOCK - group discounts available!
WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD ON?
- Turkey Trot Merchandise – check out all the festive fun you can add here in the TT store. Can be added on to your registration.
- Lynchburg Turkey Trot youth shirt
- Lynchburg Turkey Trot gear (socks, neck gaiter, past Turkey Trot stocking caps)
- Shipping – have the race packet shipped right to your door (shipping cut off is November 10) Shipping cost is per address flat fee of $15.
- Donation – feed more families this Thanksgiving — $17 per Thanksgiving meal
FRIENDS, FAMILY, “FRAMILY”, GROUP DISCOUNT
Friends, Family, “Framily”, neighbors, or group – however you gather – Run, Gobble and Give Thanks together. Register 4 Or More Family Members To Receive Discounted Pricing (Applied At Check-Out).
MORE THAN A TRADITION
These are challenging times – and this will be an important Thanksgiving. Families in our community will need your help.
The Lynchburg Turkey Trot is more than a tradition – every registration feeds TWO families a Thanksgiving meal. HumanKind continues to see high needs as families strive to get back on their feet and find stability during these challenging times. There is no doubt in our mind that this will be an important Thanksgiving for families in need.
All proceeds from the Lynchburg Turkey Trot will provide Thanksgiving meals for local families, collect and fill the Emergency Household pantry, continue to provide resources and services to bridge the gap for families weathering this storm, and support the ongoing programs at HumanKind including financial counseling, vehicle loan assistance, foster care, early head start, parenting support, and services for adults with developmental disabilities.
Scott Insurance is the Presenting Sponsor for the Lynchburg Turkey Trot!
Both organizations have been calling Lynchburg home for more than 100 years (HumanKind founded in 1903, Scott Insurance founded in 1864). This partnership brings a strong focus on serving people, caring for the community, and meeting the needs of the most vulnerable neighbors.
Save the date for this November to celebrate a beloved community tradition! Join Scott Insurance and HumanKind to share your LOVE for Lynchburg – neighbors in need, families, and the community as a whole.
Read the full announcement here: Scott Insurance Announced As Presenting Sponsor of the Lynchburg Turkey Trot
Learn more about our new presenting sponsor and community partner Scott Insurance!
Have questions?
If you have a question about our 2024 event, check out our frequently asked questions (FAQs). If you need more information – contact our team by clicking here: Lynchburg Turkey Trot Team.
Special thank you to our generous and faithful sponsors who make this annual tradition possible:
Interested in sponsorship?
Contact us today to become of the Lynchburg Turkey Trot family.
About the Lynchburg Turkey Trot
Choose your date in 2024 between November 23 – December 1 or join us in-person,
November 28, 2024 – Thanksgiving Day
The Lynchburg Turkey Trot is a family fun run and walk and all proceeds of this fundraising race support the programs and services of HumanKind. It is the largest 5K in the area drawing more than 3,500 participants each year.
The race was originally started in 1988 by Don Lucy who grew up at the Presbyterian Homes (now known as HumanKind) as a way to give back and help raise funds and awareness for individuals, children and families across Virginia.
QUESTIONS?
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT OUR 2024 EVENT, CHECK OUT OUR FAQS. IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION - CONTACT OUR TEAM!