Barbour Community Health Association Announces 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run
BELINGTON, W.Va. (October 27, 2026) – Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) will host its 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Belington Wellness Center. The long-standing community tradition invites families, seasoned runners, and first-time participants to come together for a morning of movement, gratitude, and local impact.
This year’s event continues its commitment to supporting hunger relief across Barbour County with all proceeds divided between Heart and Hand House and the Belington Presbyterian Church.
Heart and Hand’s food pantry provides meals for around 275 people per month, and the Presbyterian Church will be able to provide approximately 400 Thanksgiving meals to residents this year.
“Every year the Turkey Trot brings neighbors together in a way that reflects the best of our community,” said Kim Bolton, Director of our Belington Wellness Center. “It is a chance to focus on wellness while directly supporting families who rely on these vital programs. And it has become a great tradition for families looking to get out and move together for a cause.”
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: Belington Wellness Center, 70 Sturmer Street, Belington, WV 26250
Entry Fee: $30
Course: Begins and ends at the Belington Wellness Center
7:45 a.m. Race Day Registration
9:00 a.m. Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run begins
Participants can register online at runsignup.com/Race/WV/Belington/BCHATurkeyTrot or sign up on race day beginning at 7:45 a.m. Everyone who registers by Thursday, October 22, 2026, will receive a guaranteed event t-shirt.
“Giving back to our community is at the heart of everything we do,” said Eric Ruf, Chief Executive Officer of Barbour Community Health Association. “This event is a reminder that when we come together, we can make a real difference for families facing food insecurity.”
For more information about the event, contact Kim Bolton at (304) 823-1800 or kbolton@barbourhealth.org
