9 AM - Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26, 2026 Smith River Sports Complex 1000 Irisburg Rd Axton, VA 24054 Packet pick-up: Wednesday, November 25 from Noon-6:00 p.m. at the YMCA Race Day at the Smith River Sports Complex 7:00-8:30 am The TURKEY TWO is run on a course which circles the Monogram Foods Smith River sports complex and runs on the scenic Dick & Willie Trail along the Smith River. Check out the course map at above link. This event is guaranteed to get your holiday season off on the right foot! Join participants from all over the country who have come home for the holiday. It’s a great way to celebrate the day, plus burn off a few calories to make room for those you are about to consume. Participants have choice of registering for the competitive two mile run/ ruck or the non-competitive two mile walk. Run/ruck registrants receive official race shirt and are eligible for awards. Non-competitive walk registrants will not receive shirt or be eligible for awards. For runners, awards will
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Axton, VA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
