2023 Columbia Island Turkey Trot 5k & 10k

Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k & Back of the Pack Series.  Points will also count towards our Fall Series. Find more info about the series here.

Enjoy the scenic 5k/10k that will run alongside the Potomac River with views of the Washington Monument from across the river.

Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.

Virtual Race Option

We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day.  Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page.

Runners Receive

Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event

Charity Information

In partnership with John P. Mayhugh Foundation. The John P Mayhugh Foundation (JPMF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in February 2017 to honor the memory and the legacy of its namesake, John Powell Mayhugh. John was born to Kevin and Colonel Mary Lowe Mayhugh (Ret.). John, who battled issues from secondary post-traumatic stress that led to addiction, tragically died at the age of 27 from an opiate drug overdose. With the death of her son, it became evident to Mary Lowe that the national narrative must change, and our leaders and communities must take a more holistic approach to “brain health”.  Along with John’s friends and colleagues, Mary Lowe and Kevin established the Foundation to address systemic barriers to recovery and improve outcomes for those suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTS) , traumatic brain injury (TBI)  and addiction.

Race Start Times

10k – 7:45am

5k – 8:00am

Registration Fees

5k – $30, until November 15 ($35)

10k  – $45, until November 15 ($50)

***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance

T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before November 8.  We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.