It’s time again for the age-old tradition of calorie mitigation–participating in a run on Thanksgiving so that all the turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and your mother-in-law’s “secret casserole” can be consumed guilt free. The Oregon Road Runners Club hosts a popular Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo. The event is untimed and perfect for the whole family, no matter what your walking or running pace may be. There is also a half-mile Tot Trot for…
Every Thanksgiving, thousands of people wake up extra early to run off the turkey before the eat it. It is an awesome tradition that makes us all a little more prepared to stuff ourselves with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. But why wait till Thanksgiving morning? Why not get in a Thanksgiving race the night before Thanksgiving and give yourself more time to prep your turkey? Well, the Les Schwab Tires Turkey Trot Relay and…
Gobble Gobble! It may seem odd, but I have never done a Turkey “Trot” even though there are so many to choose from in the local Portland area! If I were to choose one for my first time, I think I would go with the Sherwood Give and Gobble 5K and 10K! This event has been going on for many many years now and continues to get bigger and better every year! It has sold…
Thanksgiving is all about enjoying a big Turkey with family and friends. And the races surrounding Thanksgiving use Turkey’s as their mascot and race names. But what about those of us that don’t eat Turkeys? Don’t worry, the Tofurky Trot has you covered. This Turkey alternative race takes place on Thanksgiving morning, November 28th at Oaks Park Pavilion in Portland. Plant-based, vegetarian or animal rights activists will love this race as it is aimed just…
