1. How can I help? We need about 100 volunteers to make this event a success. We need help with setup, runner registration, t-shirt sales, crowd control, water stop, finish line management, and cleanup.
If you can work from 08:00 to 11:45, or even half of that (08:00-10:00 or 10:00-11:45), we need you. (We also need a small number of assistants for packet pickup on Wednesday evening.) Volunteers receive our eternal gratitude and a complimentary Turkey Trot t-shirt. If you would like to volunteer please email volunteer@alexandriaturkeytrot.com.

2. Are strollers allowed? Yes, but please start at the back of the pack to avoid inconveniencing other runners.

3. Can my dog run with me? Yes, but see #1. Also, you must use a short leash, not one of those 20-foot expand-o-matic leashes that trip other runners. (We’ve had some complaints.)

4. Can I walk the course? Yes, but be advised that the Alexandria Police control traffic based on a 15-minute-per-mile pace. After that, you’ll need to move out of the roadway and onto the sidewalk for safety.

5. Can kids use rollerblades, skateboards, or bicycles? No.  Although they have been allowed in the past, the City has asked us not to allow moving forward for safey reasons.

6. Do you have a map of the course? Yes, click here for an interactive version and printable copies. We’ll also have copies posted at registration and early packet pickup.

7. When does the race start? 10 am sharp. If you haven’t registered online in advance, please don’t show up at 9:45 and expect to register in time for a 10:00 start.

8. How many participants do you anticipate? More than 4500. We had 4200+ in 2011.

9. Is the event accessible by Metro? Yes, take the Yellow or blue line to Braddock Rad.

10. Is parking available? There will be limited parking availability on the GW Middle School campus on Thanksgiving morning, most of the streets surrounding the school are fairly small and don't offer that much space.

11. Can I register by mail or by phone? No.

12. Can I register in person? Yes, but only on race day from 08:30-09:30.

13. Is the entry fee refundable if I’m sick on race day? Regrettably, no.

14. What’s your bad weather policy? Our policy is never to have bad weather. If we do, we ignore it. The race starts at 10 am on Thanksgiving Day. Period.

15. Do you have early packet pickup? Yes. If you register online, you can pick up your bib number and t-shirt (if purchased) at the GW Middle School the evening before the race between 18:00-20:00. If you arrive earlier than 18:00, please be prepared to wait.

16. Can I pick up other runners’ bib numbers and t-shirts at early packet pickup? Yes, at the discretion of our volunteers. You may not pick up a minor’s bib number unless you are that minor’s parent or legal guardian, or have a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

17. When and where do I bring my food donation for ALIVE? Please bring your two nonperishable food items to the Cora Kelly Rec Center on race day. We cannot accept them at early packet pickup the night before.

18. Are lockers available? No. There is a small room (the dance studio) adjacent to the gym where some runners leave items during the race, but it is NOT secured and neither Cora Kelly nor the race organizers will be responsible for loss or damage.

19. What are the prizes for the age group winners? First, second, and third place (M&F) in each group win $15, $10, and $5, respectively, in “Turkey Trot Bucks,” redeemable at any DRBA merchant. We use the following nine age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30- 39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

20. When and where are results posted? Results are posted on this website by 1:00 PM on Thanksgiving please check http://www.alexandriaturkeytrot.com/results in the afternoon for results.

21. What about elite runners? Please contact Brian Danza at (202) 713-9593 or via email Brian@dcroadrunners.org.

22. How can my business become a race sponsor? Yes, more sponsor information will be posted soon.

23. Who can I contact if I have additional questions? Call Brian Danza at 202.713.9593  or email info@alexandriaturkeytrot.com. Please read all of the FAQs above first.