Lake Anna Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & Half 2026

The Lake Anna Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving weekend at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia. Participants can select a 5K trail run, a 10K, or a half marathon. Walkers are also accommodated. The event is structured more like a holiday park gathering than a typical single-distance road race, offering both in-person participation and virtual options for those joining remotely. The 10K and half marathon courses divide their mileage equally between trail and paved road, meaning the longer distances are not exclusively on pavement. Entrants to the state park will need either a park pass or to pay a separate entrance fee, a detail to consider before race day. Registration pricing increases as the event date approaches. Virtual entries are available in various packages, with options to include or exclude a medal and shirt.