Little Neck Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble

Little Neck Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble takes place in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The morning offers two formats, both starting at 8:30 a.m.: the Little Neck Turkey Trot 5K and the Little Neck Gobble Wobble 1 mile. The event is organized by AM Running VB, and the shared start time means runners and families can line up together before splitting into their chosen distance.

The 5K is a road-style effort you can run hard or treat as an easy Thanksgiving shakeout, while the 1-mile Gobble Wobble suits kids, walkers, and anyone who wants to be part of the morning without racing. If you are chasing a 5K time, a few weeks of consistent running with one weekly session of short intervals will sharpen your legs. Newer runners can simply aim to cover the distance comfortably, alternating jogging and walking if needed. Either way, an early holiday morning start leaves the rest of the day free for the table.