2025 Lynchburg Turkey Trot Registration is Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Donna Dunn, 434-401-5429
MEDIA ALERT
WHAT:
Run for good before you gobble with the Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance! Lace up for the largest 5K in the area – where every step is a part of something big! The Lynchburg Turkey Trot is a community fun run/walk with all proceeds of this fundraising race supporting the programs and services of HumanKind.
Everyone can join in, individually or with your favorite flock; in-person or virtually. You can run, walk, or TROT and make a difference in your community all year long.
WHO:
More than 4,000 people coming out to run, walk, wobble, and volunteer at the 37th Annual Lynchburg Turkey Trot 5K. Together sharing LOVE for Lynchburg – neighbors, families, and community as a whole.
WHEN + WHERE:
IN-PERSON RACE DAY – THANKSGIVING MORNING
• Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Morning
• 8:00 AM Start
• Start/finish line is at E.C. Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
VIRTUAL EVENT
Run or walk from anywhere on a date of your choice Nov. 22-Dec. 1.
Participants are encouraged to pick up their event packet prior to race day at one of the two packet pick-up dates below. Stay tuned for more details as event day approaches.
• Location: HumanKind Campus, 1903 HumanKind Way, Lynchburg, VA 24503. Entrance from VES Road ONLY, all other entrances are permanently closed.
• Friday November 21, 2025, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday November 26, 2025, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
You can also choose to have your packet mailed to you during registration for an additional fee of $25 per address (up to 5 registrants).
ADDITIONAL INFO:
EC Glass front lawn facing Langhorne Road will be the main site for start/finish, food, music and fun! Don’t miss your chance to get your photo with the Turkey Trot and Scottie Dog mascots!
Follow all the fun of the event on social media at www.facebook.com/HumanKindVA or on Instagram
@humankind1903.
To learn more about the programs and services at HumanKind, please visit www.humankind.org, and for information specific to the Lynchburg Turkey Trot, www.humankind.org/turkeytrot.
For more information about Scott Insurance, please visit https://www.scottins.com/
Register online: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Lynchburg/HumanKindTurkeyTrot
About HumanKind
HumanKind has provided programs and services in communities throughout Virginia since 1903. Our mission is to strengthen individuals and families through care, counseling and education. Our programs include foster care, financial coaching, child care, parent supports, and transportation support. Every day, we assist families in overcoming challenges and improving their quality of life. The impact of HumanKind would not be possible without the generous support of individuals, churches, foundations, corporations and the community. You can find out more about the programs and services we offer on our website, www.humankind.org.
About Scott
With over 160 years of experience, Scott Insurance is a leader in developing smart strategies and innovative programs customized to the needs of mid-market companies. They offer property & casualty, employee benefits, captive insurance, and surety bonds solutions, as well as personal insurance services. An employee-owned company, Scott Insurance is one of the largest independent agencies in the Southeast and have Captive Insurance operations in Grand Cayman and the United States. For 30 years, they have earned the distinction of a Best Practices Agency and have consistently been ranked among the top 30 agencies in the country by Reagan & Associates. Learn more at www.scottins.com.
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