City of Harrisonburg - File #: ID 26-353

• File #: ID 26-353
• Version: 1
• Name: 2026 Rocktown Turkey Trot
• Type: Special Event Application
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 9/23/2026
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 10/27/2026
• Title: Consider the special event application request for the Rocktown Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/27/2026	1	City Council

Subject:

Title

Consider the special event application request for the Rocktown Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Body

Presented By:  Matt Little, Recreation and Events Manager, Parks & Recreation

Recommendation and Review

Background: This is the 14^th Annual Rocktown Turkey Trot in downtown Harrisonburg. It is a four-mile race on Thanksgiving morning for families and their guests in the Shenandoah Valley.

This application was reviewed and approved by the Special Events Committee on August 20, 2026. 

The total cost of this event is estimated to be around $16,000. The event organizer is responsible for payments to HPD off-duty officers and PW charges.

Key Issues: 

- PW Support (street closures, message boards)

- HPD Support (off-duty officers)

- FD Support (EMS Bike team)