Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot takes place on Sat, Nov 21, 2026 in Alexandria, United States. The main route is 5 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026
- Start
- Alexandria 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 5 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 6-week plan to Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot
The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot is a 5K track race at Thomas Edison High School, with runners placed in heats by predicted finish time.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
0:25–0:30
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 15, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot?
Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot takes place on Sat, Nov 21, 2026 in Alexandria, United States.
How long is Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot?
The main route is 5 km.
Who is Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot for?
Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot is open to all participants.
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