Run with the Turkeys 5K

About the Event

Please see the race webpage for all of the race details - https://mountainjunkies.net/conquer-the-cove-25k-marathon/

This event has it all, great headquarters and trail system, tough challenging courses and the perfect time of year to see mountain laurel and rhododendrons in bloom. If you are from Roanoke it gives you a chance to compete against the home town folks to see who’s top dog. If you aren’t from Roanoke it gives you the chance to see 80% of the trails of the park that will be well marked and maintained. This is the anchor event to the Roanoke Non Ultra Trail Series (RNUTS) and is the perfect place to test your fitness.

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is the place to run and ride if you are in Roanoke. It is the second largest municipal park in the nation. It holds not only a major water source within its 12,700 acres, but also overflowing recreation opportunities. There is approximately 40 miles of roads and trails in the park and within trail plan there should be miles and miles of new trails added each year.

Both race distances will be challenging. There will be a lot of climbing, approximately 3500ft of elevation gain in the marathon. 1000ft of this will occur following mile 18, but your reward will be 2.35 miles of downhill followed by a relatively easy 2 mile to the finish.

Races Offered

Conquer the Cove & RNUTS Bundle

May 31, 2026

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Distance — Conquer the Cove & RNUTS Bundle

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$0.00

Conquer the Cove 25k

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 15.86 Miles

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06:30

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$55.00

Conquer the Cove 25k Virtual Run

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 15.86 Miles

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06:30

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$30.00

Conquer the Cove Marathon

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 26.46 Miles

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06:30

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$85.00

Conquer the Cove Marathon Virtual Run

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 26.46 Miles

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06:30

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$30.00

Online Registration

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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110 days remaining

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Pleasant Prairie.

thermostat Temperature

13.0° / 24.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.0° / 22.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 15m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:10

nightlight Sunset

20:21

About Pleasant Prairie

Learn more about the host city, Pleasant Prairie.

Roanoke, Virginia, called the "Star City of the South" and "Magic City," is a charming city with beautiful views. A colorfully lit 100-ft star atop Mill Mountain graces the Roanoke Valley. The city sits between Virginia Tech and Smith Mountain Lake in Southwest Virginia. The Roanoke Valley had a population of around 315,000 in 2020.