As part of our mission to bless our neighbors, Christ Church organizes and oversees the Arlington Turkey Trot held every Thanksgiving Day since 2006.  Voted “Best Local Race/Charity Run” in 2014 and 2019 according to Arlington Magazine, the Trot has grown into a beloved Arlington tradition and a wonderful opportunity to serve our community. We are awed at the generosity of runners, donors, sponsors, volunteers, media, and county officials that makes the Trot a tremendous example of “giving thanks for all we have and all we have to give.”

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The money we raise benefits the Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington Thrive, PathForward, Bridges to Independence, Offender Aid and Restoration, and Young Life - North Arlington. These charities provide food, housing, medical care, emergency assistance, help with re-assimilating into the community, job opportunities, and youth programs, together with hope and inspiration, for thousands of Arlingtonians in need.