The Blacksburg Turkey Trot brings the perfect mix of fun and fitness on Thanksgiving morning for runners of all ages.
This year, more than 1400 runners and walkers participated in the event, on a cold but sunny Thanksgiving morning.
The 5k course is designed with all skill levels of walkers and runners in mind, making it ideal for first timers and veteran runners alike. The Turkey Trot is a professionally timed event and encourages Thanksgiving-themed running gear. The Gobble Gobble Kids Dash is held prior to the start of the Blacksburg Turkey Trot.
The Top 40 results of this year’s Blacksburg Turkey Trot 5K, held Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 includes:
1) Ben Fleming, 14:47.26; 2) Louis Semtner; 3) Grayson Welcher; 4) Harrison Whitfield; 5) Ryan Bagchi; 6) Miles Carrier; 7) Landon Dinkel; 8) Aiden Carrier; 9) Jameson Funk; 10) Zach Swartzwelder; 11) Daniel Duarte; 12) Nicholas McCumsey; 13) Ted Borny; 14) Evan Gregory; 15) Scott Huxtable; 16) Joshua Arce; 17) Maike Holthuijzen; 18) Charles Phillips; 19) Gavin Lacroix; 20) Darius Wayne; 21) Kyle Whie; 22) Nate Means; 23) Alexander Howe; 24) Isaac Devine; 25) Bradley Schmitt; 26) Miles Ermann; 27) Seamus Thomas; 28) Reece MCFall; 29) Andrew Brantly; 30) Landon Lacroix; 31) Aaron Brantly; 32) Trevor Howell; 33) Ben Thomas; 34) Michael Lopez; 35) Matthew Borny; 36) Ryan Gilbart; 37) Jonathan Distler; 38) Leah Johnson; 39) Eli Scott; 40) Erik Semones.
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