Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot

Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot takes place in Williamsburg, Virginia, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The 1 Mile fun run, geared toward younger participants, starts at 8:00 a.m., and the 5K follows at 8:45 a.m. The 5K route takes you through Colonial Williamsburg and past the historic campus of the College of William & Mary before finishing on Prince George Street, so you get a mix of history and holiday energy along the way.

Whether you are chasing a personal record or simply want a relaxed run with the family, the course works: it is a road 5K in a walkable historic setting, and the mid-morning start leaves time for a warm-up. If you are targeting a PR, run the opening half mile steady rather than fast, and save your push for the final stretch into Prince George Street. If you are newer to running, four to six weeks of three easy runs a week, one of them building to 30 minutes, is enough to enjoy the full 3.1 miles.