- Virtual Race: November 1-28, 2026.
- In person race day: November 28, 2026.
Burn off that Thanksgiving Feast by completing a 5K ,10K race or 1K Gobble Wobble for kids 8 and under and parents!!!
We will offer an in person race on November 28th AND a virtual race for all you trotters who live far away or prefer this option!
Onsite registration will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday the 28th. Onsite registration and check-in will be at the Science Center (first building on the left). This year, races start at 1 PM with the 10K, followed by the Gobble Wobble at 1:15 PM, and the 5K at 1:30 PM
You will register on Runreg.com. If selecting the virtual option, you will have between October 1-November 28, 2026 to complete your “race” where-ever you are. If you want to run the race at the Green Bank Observatory, please do. The site is open to runners and walkers, just turn your cell phone off!
As always, your participation in the Green Bank Turkey Trot supports the Pocahontas County High School track team and the William Dilley Scholarship, and we thank you so much for your support!
Info:
The map of the Green Bank 5K course is published here. The Map of the 10K race is available here, and will follow the route we have used in past years.
Registration available at RunReg.com starting October 1st.
Early-bird: Discounted fees ($25 for 5K and 10K, $18 for Gobble Wobble) until 11:59 PM on November 20, 2026! Sign up by November 20, 2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt and get the early-bird price.
Starting November 21st:
- 5 K and 10K Fees: $30.00
- Gobble Wobble Fees: $22.00
- For virtual trotters within Pocahontas County, arrangements for t-shirt pick up can be made.For virtual trotters outside Pocahontas County, we ask for a $10 mailing fee per address to help defray shipping costs!
Check out the 2026 Green Bank Turkey Trot Facebook page and add your virtual trot photos!