DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025 2026

The DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning 5K run held at Dan Daniel Memorial Park in Danville, Virginia. This marks the event's fourth year and attracts both runners and walkers, with over 300 participants. The race begins at American Legion Field, providing a central meeting spot before the run commences. The course utilizes the River Walk Trail, making it a straightforward community run. Proceeds benefit Danville Public Schools students and teachers through the foundation's programs, initiatives, and scholarships. Families participate together, including returning runners Virginia and Gloria Keen, a mother-and-daughter-in-law duo who wore matching turkey shirts and tutus, viewing the trot as a shared activity before their Thanksgiving family gatherings.