About
Community Partners 2024
Brief History and Fun Facts
Now entering its 19th year, the Arlington Turkey Trot was founded in 2006 by Pastor Brian Webster and his wife Diane of Christ Church of Arlington. They came to our community to assist the poor and needy—those in search of a friend, good food, child care—a place to call home.
The vehicle that was developed to reach out to and rally the community was the November 2006 5K Arlington Turkey Trot that attracted 300 runners, joggers, and walkers. The members of Christ Church of Arlington, now under the leadership of Pastor Billy Boyce, are continuing in that spirit to embrace their Arlington neighbors.
Over the course of 16 years, the Trot has generated over $1 Million to help Arlington County residents in need.
Arlington's Best Local Running Race 2019 "Arlington Magazine Reader Pick"
Core Values
Community
The Trot raises visibility and funds for the eighteen nonprofit beneficiaries listed on the Home Page of this website.
Wellness
The Trot provides an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy a fun, healthy 5K run/walk through Arlington's Lyon Park and Ashton Heights neighborhoods
Generosity
The Arlington Turkey Trot inspires generosity and gratitude as participants give to those in Arlington who are less fortunate on a day when they remember their own abundance with gratitude. All proceeds are donated to the eighteen local beneficiaries, so you’re doing some good for your body and for your community.
Love
Christ Church seeks to promote and practice Christian love and charity on Thanksgiving Day and throughout the year by raising funds and awareness for the beneficiaries who help those in need.
Chief Turkey & Race Director
Mark Riley
For the past 10 years Mark has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to support local nonprofits that provide food, shelter, and more for Arlington residents. The Trot is "a celebration of helping others. There’s nothing more powerful than that.”
