Thanksgiving has become the largest running event of the year as participants flock (no pun intended) to events across the country. Hedge against stuffing yourself later with a festive way to bridge the gap from morning coffee to football & feasting. There's good cheer, costumes and plenty of competitive spirit for those inclined to run hard from the gun to the finish line and straight to pumpkin pie!

We have two things for you in this article

1 - Turkey Trots happening around the Seattle area you might want to check out.

2 - The RunGuides Seattle Turkey Trot map to help you find Turkey Trots near you

Tacoma City Turkey Trot 

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k and 1k Kids Run
Run Size: 1,000 - 5,000

Gobble gobble! The Tacoma City Turkey Trot is a fun 5K Run and Walk on Thanksgiving morning starting at Fleet Feet Tacoma! Whether you are a runner looking for a new PR or you are a walker, there’s no greater way to start your Thanksgiving holiday by coming together with the community and earning that pumpkin pie!

> Learn more about the Tacoma City Turkey Trot

Bainbridge Island Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k and 1-mile Fun Run
Run Size: 1,000

This race is a great way to prepare for that giant Thanksgiving dinner! Join the fantastic mix of locals and out-of-towners running the Bainbridge 5K and 1 mile fun run in Battle Point Park. Bundle up for the early morning run knowing that all the effort is helping local families. Proceeds from the event support the work of Helpline House.

> Learn more about the Bainbridge Island Turkey Trot...

Woodinville Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k run/walk and kids dash
Run Size: 600

The annual Woodinville Turkey Trot 5K/5 mile will happen on Thanksgiving Day along the Sammamish River Trail. Join in for a fun morning with family and friends. There's a kid's dash, a costume parade and a drum line performing before the race! Whether your a competitive athlete, recreational runner or family strider, the Woodinville Turkey Trot is a fun morning with race t-shirts, finisher medals, age group winner awards and online finisher results. Fun for the whole family and Pies for the Top Finisher' too.

> Learn more about the Woodinville Turkey Trot

Mukilteo Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k and 10k
Run Size: 1,500

The Mukilteo Turkey Trot is an annual tradition that brings out over 1,000 runners every year. Students receive special pricing and can take a chance at the elite challenege! All participants will once again be getting a pair of our famous pajama bottoms and finisher medals.

> Learn more about the Mukilteo Turkey Trot

Issaquah Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k
Run Size: 3,800

The Issaquah Turkey Trot is a fun & casual run, walk or trot Thanksgiving morning downtown Issaquah. The purpose is to come together as a community during the Thanksgiving holiday and help those in need. All ages are welcome! Thanksgiving costumes & accessories are encouraged! The Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank serves individuals and families ​that live in the Issaquah School District boundaries. 

 > Learn more about the Issaquah Turkey Trot

Gig Harbor Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k 
Run Size: 1,000 - 5,000

In 2003, Tim Holmes' son challenged him to run a marathon with him. The elder Holmes, who owned Holmes Chiropractic, accepted the challenge and put up the first Gig Harbor Turkey Trot that year. In its first year, on Thanksgiving morning, after inviting his friends and patients, about 15 people showed up. In the second year, there were 20 people who showed up. Now, Tim Holmes says, the Thanksgiving morning event has become something of a family tradition for a lot of people. By its 5th year in 2008, 1,600 people from as far as Ohio and India participated in the new tradition. The event raises money and collects food for Peninsula FISH food bank. In addition to supporting the food bank, the event has created scholarships for both Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools.

> Learn more about the Gig Harbor Turkey Trot

Magnuson Run: Thanksgiving

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k, 10k, and 15k
Run Size: 500

Calling all runners, waddlers and trotters to this year's Turkey Trot. Come gobble up on some miles at Magnuson Park. This trot offers a 5k, 10k and 15k run/walk option. Proceeds will go towards supporting the Teen Feed, this year's featured charity. If you have any food products you want to donate, bring them to the race and they will be donated to the University Food Bank. The race is chip timed, USATF Certified and prizes for top finishers.

> Learn more about the Magnuson Run: Thanksgiving

Looking for More Races? 

For the complete list of Turkey Trots and other races happening in and around Seattle during the year go to www.runguides.com/seattle/runs.