November 27th, 2025 at 9:00AM

The historic Thanksgiving Day Race is now featuring an elite field application for it's 2025 race.

Please review the qualifying standards below before applying

- Submitting an application does not guarantee entry

- Submitted qualifying result must have been run on a certified course since 11/27/2024

- Entry status will be communicated by 11/20/2025

-Application qualifies for both 5k or 10k events

Qualifying Standard - 17:00 (men) or 21:00 (women) in 5k or equivalent time (VDOT)

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Elite Field Perks

Top 10 fastest men and women applicants - Waived entry

Remaining accepted applicants - Discounted entry

All accepted applicants - Guaranteed access to exclusive warmup/bag drop suite

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Prizes

Top 3 male and female - Prize baskets