Turkey Trot
Credit : Marine Corp Marathon
MARYLAND STATE BBQ BASH
October 14 – 15
Hartford County , MD
Named as one of Harford County ’ s best events , the Maryland State BBQ Bash is a barbecue themed street festival featuring the Maryland State BBQ Championship , with more than 50 teams from the Mid-Atlantic area and beyond competing for cash prizes and the chance to compete in the annual Jack Daniel ’ s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg , TN and The American Royal in Kansas City , MO . Great food , great music , and great people . downtownbelair . com / md-bbq-bash /
MARINE CORPS MARATHON WEEKEND
October 28 – 30
Arlington , VA and Washington D . C .
The Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the country . The race does not offer prize money which has earned it the title of “ The People ’ s Marathon ”. The October edition of the Marine Corps Marathon Weekend features a few different events including the MCM10K , MCM50K , MCM Kids Run , and a Health & Fitness Expo . People of all ages are invited to participate in distance runs , parties and dining experiences while enjoying the gorgeous scenery of our nation ’ s capital . marinemarathon . com
NOVEMBER
DMV CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE FESTIVAL
November 5 – 6
Dulles Expo Center
The top coffee shops , roasters , chocolatiers , gourmet food venders , and unique artisans from D . C ., Maryland , Virginia , and abroad will gather to share all thing coffee and chocolate ! Sip coffees from around the world , taste chocolates of every form for every palate — all handcrafted by caring artisans . Learn from the experts as you shop . Smile for an instagram shot in the photo booths , get your kids involved in the activities , and make it a family weekend to remember . dmvchocolateandcoffee . com
GOBBLE UP TURKEY TROT
November 19
Arlington , VA / Marine Corps Base Quantico
The Gobble Up Turkey Trot is an event put on by the Marine Corps Marathon . The race gives participants the opportunity to enjoy holiday fun and have a good workout before Thanksgiving dinner . Runners ages eight and up have the option to register for a 10k course or a mile long course while showcasing their wackiest turkey day themed outfits . marinemarathon . com / events / turkey-trot
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