2026 Two Rivers Turkey Trot (3K) & Tater Trot (1K) Fun Run
Washington · starts 9:00 AM
3K1K
Usually 40°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 34°F
$25
District of Columbia turkey trots 2026
4 races in District of Columbia on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:30 AM. Washington has more than one. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Washington
Usually 39°F at 8 AM, feeling like 33°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 28°F and 57°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 5 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 9 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 2 of 20. Typical wind is 5mph.
Coldest
28°F
2013, felt like 19°F
Warmest
58°F
2020, 12mph wind
Last year
39°F
2025, felt like 32°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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Georgetown Turkey Trot 5k
Washington · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 39°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 33°F
SOME's Trot for Hunger
Washington · starts 7:30 AM
5K1 miKids' runVirtual option
Usually 40°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 32°F
The Capital Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
Washington · starts 7:45 AM
5K10K
Usually 40°F at 7:45 AM, feels like 32°F
District of Columbia turkey trot questions
- When are the District of Columbia turkey trots in 2026?
- All 4 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: SOME's Trot for Hunger (Washington). 2 of the 4 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
- Are there free turkey trots in District of Columbia?
- None of the 4 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is 2026 Two Rivers Turkey Trot (3K) & Tater Trot (1K) Fun Run (Washington) at $25.
- Which District of Columbia turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- 1 of 4: The Capital Turkey Trot 5k & 10k (Washington).
- Which District of Columbia turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 1 of 4 add a kids' dash or fun run: SOME's Trot for Hunger (Washington).
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Washington?
- At 8 AM it's usually 39°F, feeling like 33°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 28°F in 2013 to 58°F in 2020. It was at or below freezing in 5 of those years.
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