Valley Children's Advocacy Center's 14th Annual Club at Ironwood Turkey Trot Run/Walk

14th Annual Club at Ironwood Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Miler Fun Run/Walk

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving morning with fun, fitness, and festive spirit! Join us in person for a pre-meal 5K or 1-Miler, and don’t be afraid to dress in your best Thanksgiving-themed attire. Celebrate your hard work at the finish line with a tasty Pumpkin Pie Bite reward!

Run for Hope. Run for Healing.

Valley Children’s Advocacy Center (Valley CAC) is a safe place where children who have experienced abuse can begin to heal. Serving Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro, we collaborate with law enforcement, Child Protective Services, and other community partners to provide free, life-changing services—Forensic Interviews, Victim Advocacy, and Therapy—for children and families in crisis. With nearly 75% of cases involving sexual abuse, your support helps bring safety, healing, and hope to the children who need it most.

Course Information:

Our course is semi-challenging with multiple hills, offering a great workout for both runners and walkers. You’ll enjoy a scenic route that winds through the beautiful Club at Ironwood golf course, making it a picture-perfect way to start your Thanksgiving morning.

Registration: 

• Registration opens September 22nd
• Each registration includes a special event t-shirt. Register by November 7th to guarantee your t-shirt
• Pre-registration will remain open until November 25th at 11:59 PM
• Day-of registration will be available on race morning until 8:30 AM

Please note: Race t-shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations completed after the November 7th deadline.

Packet Pick-Up:

Packet Pick-Up: Wednesday, Nov. 26th, 4–6 PM at Valley CAC, 1105 Greenville Ave, Staunton, VA. Use the front entrance on Greenville Ave. Parking is available behind the building and beside Select Bank. Friends or family may pick up packets, or you can pick them up the morning of the race.

Race Day Schedule:

• Pre-race Festivities: Behind the Ironwood building, enjoy dancing, opening remarks, and the National Anthem sung by Kathy Lafon.
• Day-of Registration & Packet Pick-Up: Open until 8:30 am.
• 1-Miler: Begins shortly after the opening remarks.
• 5K: Starts after the opening remarks; participants will be led to the 5K start line by our Turkey Mascot!

 If ice is present, we will not be able to access the course. Messaging will be provided to all registrants via email.

Awards & Swag:

There will be awards given to the top Male and Female 5K finishers.

****Register by November 7th to secure your race day t-shirt!****