The Thanksgiving weekend Turkey Trot is a running community tradition! 

It's a great way to start off this wonderful holiday and feel just fine about going back for seconds at the dinner table. Enjoy some fresh air while you take on a physical challenge and connect with the community at these running events. You will have an extra bounce in your step when you return home and spend quality time with friends and family watching football and feasting on delicious turkey, stuffing, cranberries and more (we've even got one for the non-meat eaters). 

We have two things for you in this article

1 - A list of Turkey Trots happening around the Portland (and Salem!) area that you might want to check out.

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

Hood to Coast Turkey Trot

Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Distance: 5k
Run Size: 1,000

Be the first to see the lights! The Turkey Trot 5k run/walk speeds you through Sunshine Division Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway. The perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving weekend! Like thousands of others, make the HTC Turkey Trot an annual tradition with your family and friends.

> Learn more about the Hood to Coast Portland Turkey Trot

ORRC Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k run/walk and kids 'Tot Trot'
Run Size: 2,500

The ORRC Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo is a multi-generational family event. Runners and walkers of all abilities love the 5K, untimed out-and-back course.  The event starts at The Oregon Zoo, goes out toward the International Rose Garden, then finishes inside The Oregon Zoo at the Elephant Plaza. The Tot Trot (children 0- 4 years old) and the Gobble Gallop (for children between 5 and 10 years old) events follow the 5K.

> Learn more about the ORRC Turkey Trot

Clark County Turkey Trot 

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k and 10k
Run Size: 1,250

Since 2002, Clark County families have met  for a fun run together on Thanksgiving morning. As the run grew in popularity, the families decided to organize the event and use the opportunity to give back to the community. Now, 1,250 racers join us each year and 100% of the proceeds benefit Clark County Food Bank, which provide the resources for roughly 140,000 meals every Thanksgiving! Food (bagels, donuts, bananas, etc.) and coffee will be provided the morning of the race. Special prizes will also be handed out to racers that come dressed in crazy, fun, or Thanksgiving themed costumes!

> Learn more about the Clark County Turkey Trot

West Linn Turkey Trot Trail Race

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 3.8mi
Run Size: 1,000 - 5,000

Get your family moving together this Thanksgiving Day. The main event is a 3.8 mile mostly bark and dirt trail race inside Mary S. Young Park. Whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends in person, or zooming your way around the world, kick off your Thanksgiving Season with this fun, fitness challenge. Our events encourage families, friends, and neighbors to get moving, to celebrate the season, and to work together towards a common fitness goal!

> Learn more about the West Linn Turkey Trot Trail Race

Looking for More Races?

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