More than 3,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s Lynchburg Turkey Trot 5K race.

Proceeds from the event go to HumanKind. Every registration fee helps the nonprofit feed two families.

The annual Turkey Trot was forced to go virtual in 2020 due to COVID-19.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The pandemic forced Lynchburg’s annual Turkey Trot to go virtual, but that didn’t stop runners from keeping a Thanksgiving tradition alive. “You run, you have fun with your family, and then you have a big feast,” said 10-year-old Asher Willis. “We’re able to support each other and cheer for each other and just have a fun thanksgiving tradition, even though it’s a much different year this year,” said Keith. Their goal was not the finish line, but to help HumanKind, an organization serving families through dozens of programs. Karol expects the organization to raise half that, as their list of families in need is at 300 and counting.