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

Flippin' the Bird - Virtual Turkey Trot

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Hopelink Annual Turkey Trot

Date: November 14 - 20, 2022 (Gone Virtual 2022)
Distance: 5k and kids dash
Run Size: 1,500

Hopelink’s Annual Turkey Trot 5k family Fun Run & walk is an annual community event that kicks off the seasonal drive to provide support to families during the holiday season. The community comes together to support programs that help thousands of neighbors throughout the winter months. This event brings together more than 1,500 people for a morning of fun and festivities – including a vendor fair at Marina Park with balloon art, face painting, photos, giveaways and more. Walkers, runners, pets and strollers are welcome. There is also a two-mile turn around and kids 600m dash.

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Tacoma City Turkey Trot ^{_{(RunGuides Editor's Pick)}}

Date: Thursday November 24, 2022
Distance: 5k and 1k kids run
Run Size: 1,000

It's a family affair! Everybody is welcome to run in Tacoma's beautiful Proctor District, from walkers to super-fit runners looking for a PR. The 1 mile race that is a straight shot to the finish before the start of the 5k for any fast runners to take the mile challenge! Plenty of Thanksgiving-themed costumes will be on hand as well, so don't be shy! There is a 1k race for the kids as well as every finisher receives a medal.

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Bainbridge Island Turkey Trot

Date: November 24, 2022
Distance: 5k and 1-mile Fun Run
Run Size: 1,000

Come out to Battle Point Park on Bainbridge Island for this 5k run and 1-mile fun run. Join the fun with a mix of locals and Thanksgiving visitors. The courses are mostly flat with gentle inclines and are family and stroller friendly. Don’t miss one of Bainbridge Island’s most anticipated holiday traditions – it’s the perfect excuse for one more slice of pie!

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Woodinville Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday November 24, 2022
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.

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Mukilteo Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday November 24, 2022
Distance: 5k and 10k
Run Size: 1,500

Join Snohomish Running Company for the annual Mukilteo Turkey Trot 5k/10k on Thanksgiving morning at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo. Walkers, strollers and runners all welcome as both the 5k and 10k courses are on closed roads. This fun, family friendly event is perfect for a personal record and a great way to burn off some calories before the holiday meal. Registration includes a finisher medal and a pair of fabulous pajama pants that have pockets!  It's a great event for the whole family.

> Learn more about the Mukilteo Turkey Trot

Issaquah Turkey Trot

Date: November 24, 2022
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.

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Magnuson Run: Thanksgiving

Date: Thursday November 24, 2022
Distance: 5k, 10k, 15k, half-marathon and kids dash
Run Size: 500

Come to gorgeous Magnuson Park on the shore of Lake Washington on Thanksgiving morning to race 5k, 10k or 15k or more on the scenic course. The theme this year and every year is run more = eat more! This is the largest of the monthly Magnuson runs, be sure to arrive early and leave a bit of time to park and get your race bib. Bring any type of food, perishable or non-perishable and it goes to the University Food bank, plus this event is a fundraiser for the local nonprofit Teen Feed. We're betting on delicious pies for top competitors again this year!

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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.