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43 Years of Community, Compassion, and Caring for Kids!

For over four decades, Thanksgiving in Green Valley has meant coming together for a great cause. Since 1983, our annual Turkey Trot has raised crucial funds to comfort and care for hospitalized children battling cancer and severe illnesses. Join us Thanksgiving morning as we lace up for the 43rd Annual Green Valley Turkey Trot and carry this proud 43-year legacy forward.

We’re still celebrating last year’s extraordinary milestone—more than $30,000 raised to support The Cool Kids Campaign, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Josh’s Jammies, and the Baltimore Humane Society!

Furry Friends Welcome!

Again this year, we want you to register your dog to participate. They’ll get a special Green Valley Turkey Trot bandana and part of the money raised will go to the Baltimore Humane Society. WOOF!

Here’s more good news:

We’re doing it all over again this year! Registration is now open for the 2026 Green Valley Turkey Trot 5-Mile and 5K (that’s about 3.1 miles) races. 

Do it for the kids – and also for homeless pets… Register today!

IMPORTANT DEADLINE! Register by noon on Thursday, November 12, to ensure you get a t-shirt or sweatshirt, and your pooch gets a cool bandana!

Register Now

Race Information

Thursday, November 26th

Chestnut Ridge Park
Greenspring Ave & Ridge Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117

8:00 AM – Day-of Registration

9:00 AM – Race Begins

Prefer Cheering Over Running? That’s okay.

So donate and sleep-in – or come and just enjoy the festive atmosphere with us on Thanksgiving morning. Love the cause but want to skip the miles? We’ve got you covered. Donate to support kids in the hospital with The Cool Kids Campaign, Sinai Children’s Hospital, and Josh’s Jammies, plus homeless pets at the Baltimore Humane Society.

Donate and enjoy a cozy Thanksgiving lie-in—or come cheer on the crowd and soak in the festive vibes with us on race morning!

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It’s All About the Kids

The Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company organizes and staffs the Green Valley Turkey Trot to help hospitalized children and homeless pets. This year, the Turkey Trot will benefit three great charities that support children with cancer – The Cool Kids Campaign, Josh’s Jammies, and Sinai Children’s Hospital – and also will support homeless pets through the Baltimore Humane Society.

The Cool Kids Campaign is a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients, survivors, and their families. Recognizing that a cancer diagnosis impacts more than just physical health, the foundation focuses on the academic, social, and emotional needs of “cool kids” through variety of specialized programs. Since its inception in 2006, the campaign has supported thousands of children across its clubhouse locations in Maryland, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Their impact is tangible, providing over 600 hours of free tutoring to help students stay on track academically, offering free family vacations at dedicated condos to provide much-needed respite, and hosting celebrity golf series to fund their mission. By fostering a supportive community, the Cool Kids Campaign ensures that children facing cancer can still experience the joys of childhood while receiving the resources necessary to navigate their recovery.

Josh’s Jammies collects pajamas for kids with cancer. These kids spend a lot of time in their pajamas, or in boring hospital gowns. Josh’s Jammies collects all sizes of pajamas for boys and girls with cancer. Be a superhero and bring new kids’ pajamas to the Turkey Trot to donate!

The Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai, part of the LifeBridge Health network in Baltimore, is defined by a deep commitment to family-centered care. As one of the first hospitals in the nation to allow parents to sleep at their child’s bedside in the PICU, the facility emphasizes a partnership between clinical experts and families to ensure the best possible outcomes. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of specialized services, including pediatric oncology, neurology, surgery, and intensive care (NICU and PICU), as well as northwest Baltimore’s only 24-hour pediatric emergency center. Designed to reduce the anxiety of a hospital stay, the environment features ocean-themed décor with marine motifs and live feeds from the National Aquarium, alongside practical amenities like all single-bed inpatient rooms, playrooms, and a learning resource center. Through its Child Life Program and a dedicated team of board-certified specialists, the Samuelson Children’s Hospital strives to treat every young patient with the same level of compassion and expertise they would give their own children.

The Baltimore Humane Society is a private, non-profit, volunteer based organization that provides a temporary home, a safe refuge, and care for thousands of homeless animals every year. They operate a low-cost, subsidized Spay, Neuter & Vaccine Clinic, which assists in helping to control the epidemic of pet overpopulation and serve low-income pet owners with quality pet care and vaccinations. In addition, the Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park, on the grounds of BHS, provides a final resting place for many beloved pets.

The Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company is a 100% volunteer company, providing emergency medical services and firefighting to homes and businesses in rural Greenspring Valley across Owings Mills, Reisterstown, Lutherville, and Cockeysville. When the original organizer of the Turkey Trot couldn’t continue, the volunteers at Chestnut Ridge Fire Company took over to continue this wonderful tradition on “The Ridge!”