CAN the Bird 5K
Bring a CANned food item and join us for the 3rd annual CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot, on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, beginning at 8am. The race will begin and end in the Walmart parking lot, 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22315.
All ages can enjoy a run, walk or stroll around Kingstowne and its scenic lake.
Registrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt and swag/deals from our sponsors.
Donations of nonperishable food items will be accepted by Koinonia.
2023 CTB5K Race Information
Please bring a CANned food item and join us for the 3rd annual CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot, on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, beginning at 8:00 am. The race will start and finish in the Walmart parking lot, 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22315.
All ages can enjoy a run, jog or stroll around Kingstowne and its scenic Lake.
Click here to see the course map
REGISTRATION
Early Bird – through September 30
Adult 5K – $30
Military 5K – $25
25 & Under – $20
12 & Under – $10
Standard Registration – October 1- November 15
Adult 5K- $35
Military 5K – $30
25 & under – $25
12 & under – $10
Last Chance Registration – November 16-23
Adult 5K- $40
Military 5K – $35
25 & under – $30
12 & under – $10
Online registration will close Monday, November 20 at 8:00 pm. Late registration will still be available during packet pick up.
PACKET PICKUP to be announced
Registrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt and swag/deals from our sponsors.
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall male and female finishers, top 3 male and female finishers in 12 & Under and 13-18 age groups. Plus fastest runner with dog and fastest runner with stroller will receive an award.
Donations of nonperishable food items will be accepted by Koinonia
2023 CTB5K Sponsorship Information
Please reach out to Rita@mountvernonspringfield.com if you are interested in being a sponsor.
Sponsorship of the 2023 CAN the Bird 5K will reinforce your brand within the local community and increase the visibility of your company’s products and service, plus you will receive the following benefits based on your chosen sponsorship level:
TITLE SPONSOR ($3,000 – only 1)
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START & FINISH LINE SPONSOR ($1000)
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DOGGIE DUO SPONSOR ($750 – only 1)
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STROLLER RUN SPONSOR ($750 – only 1)
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MILE MARKER SPONSOR ($500)
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WATER STATION SPONSOR ($500)
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SUPPORTING SPONSOR ($150)
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2023 CTB5K Volunteer Opportunities
As with any community event, CTB5K’s success relies on volunteer support. If you want to begin Thanksgiving by giving back to a community that provides so much (and you don’t want to run or walk), please join us at the START/FINISH LINE on November 24th to assist with registration, packet pickup, CANned food drive collection, water stop support, course navigator, and/or participant cheerleader. We need you and appreciate your help!
DAY-OF RACE VOLUNTEERS:
Arrive by 7:00 am
Walmart, 5885 Kingstowne Boulevard
PRIOR TO RACE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (Stay tuned for details):
Community Awareness
Packet Picket
2023 CTB5K CANned FOOD DRIVE BENEFICIARY
Koinonia Foundation will be the recipient of our 2023 CANned food drive.
Please Note: While all donations are gratefully accepted, Koinonia is working to provide healthy food for our clients, so we would appreciate your help in considering the following when you make your donation:
- Please try to limit foods that are high in fat and sugar.
- Consider making half your donation in fruits and vegetables (canned)
- Look for low or reduced sodium.
For more information about all the good the Koinonia Foundation does for our community, please visit http://www.koinoniacares.org/
2022 Race Results



Women Open
1st Abigail Nasse
2nd Erin-Kate Aleksak
3rd Amy Tarbox
Men’s Open
1st Jason Wells
2nd Jordan Klein
3rd Russell Destremps
Girls 13-18 Yrs.
1st Haylie Walker
2nd Claire Schlereth
3rd Sarah Hover



Boys 12 & Under
1st Mason Yiengst
2nd Ian Winters
3rd Sam Stehlik
Boys 13-18 Yrs.
1st Joshua Thompson
2nd Jacob Banocy
3rd Trey Richardson
Doggie Duo
WOMEN: Samantha Vaspryak
MEN: Andrew Sheehy



Girls 12 & Under
1st Audrey Yiengst
2nd Olivia Clemmons
3rd Ella Berry
Master Women
1st Corky Sturtevant
2nd Michelle Peltier
3rd Erica Doherty
Master Men
1st Phillip Richardson
2nd Daniel Scheeler
3rd Matthew Doherty






Stroller Run
MEN: Niclaus Pleich
WOMEN: Jackie Wells