Thanksgiving Day race

Race Preview: 2020 Corvallis Turkey Trot (Virtual)

November 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

Running on Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful tradition for any family. Whether it is a mile, a 5K, or as far as possible from the dishes, getting outside is always great fun. This year’s Corvallis Turkey Trot still wants you to get outside, still [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Salem Run’ucopia 5K, 10K, and 15K

December 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

This was my first year running the Salem Run’ucopia but I have a feeling it won’t be my last! I was blown away by how many people were all running this year on Thanksgiving Day, with 866 finishers between all 3 races! We had a small group of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Salem Run’ucopia 5k/10k/15k

November 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Salem Run’ucopia has become a Salem Thanksgiving Day tradition for many Salemites as they try to mitigate the amount of calories that they’ll inevitably consume later in the day. This year they are offering a 1K kids run, 5K, 10K, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Baker City Turkey Trot

November 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Baker City Turkey Trot is the 12th Annual Run/Walk to Feed the Hungry, hosted by The Northeast Oregon Compassion Center. The NOCC is a faith-based non-profit that desires to serve the needs of the community. Participants are encouraged to bring [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 FootZone’s I Like Pie Run/Walk (Bend)

October 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

I really appreciate when a race knows what the people want. That’s why I appreciate the folks behind I Like Pie Run/Walk in Bend. Because yes, after a 5K or a 1.5 mile run/walk, I would like some pie. Thank you. Both distances are untimed and very [read more...]

Race Preview: The Great Turkey Fumble 2019 (Newberg)

October 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

For some folks, Thanksgiving Day is all about the turkey. For others it’s the football games. And for some (like me), it’s the 5K race to earn all that pumpkin pie. I’ve just recently learned about an event that can bring so many of those [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Run’ucopia 2018 (Salem)

December 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving: A day American’s get together to give thanks, to eat, to watch football and RUN! I got up early Thanksgiving morning, prepped my Thanksgiving meal and headed to Salem Riverfront Park (200 Water St NE Salem, OR 97301), to join [read more...]

2018 Mid Valley Turkey Trots: Corvallis Turkey Trot and Gobbler’s Revenge (Albany)

November 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is generally about food and good company, family or otherwise. Being a runner, I used to sneak away as the sun came up to get in a relaxed longer run before the chaos began. It was only a couple years ago that I discovered Thanksgiving [read more...]

2018 Southern Oregon Turkey Trots

November 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Fortunately, no matter where you are over Thanksgiving, you are sure to find a Turkey Trot to participate in . . . More mashed potatoes, please! If you happen to be indulging while in Southern Oregon, here are a few options for you. YMCA Turkey Trot [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Clark County Turkey Trot and Polar Plunge

November 6, 2016 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for a way to give back to the Clark County community, register for the Clark County Turkey Trot 5K or 10K. 100% of the proceeds from this race go to benefit the Clark County Food Bank. Last year approximately 1200 racers provided [read more...]

Mid-Valley Turkey Trots: 2016 Corvallis Turkey Trot & Turkey Trot Eugene

November 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. For the running nut, this means lots of opportunities to run some great Thanksgiving themed races. If you’re in the Corvallis or Eugene areas, you definitely won’t want to miss out on a couple of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Baker City Turkey Trot

November 1, 2016 // 0 Comments

The 9th annual Baker City Turkey Trot 5K will once again be held on Thanksgiving morning. This Turkey Trot is a fundraiser benefiting the Northeast Oregon Compassion Center. This budget-friendly event is only $10 and all proceeds go to feed the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Turkey Stuffer (Springfield) FREE ENTRIES!

October 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Springfield’s own Turkey Stuffer will once again be in Lively Park on Thanksgiving morning. This budget-friendly 5K is a win-win for the whole family. Adults are just $15, kids ages 14 and under are free, and after the race you can enjoy the [read more...]

Turkey Trots – Run Oregon’s Ultimate Guide to 2016 Thanksgiving Runs

October 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Over the past years, “turkey trot” races have become increasingly popular, encouraging people to get outside and participate in a race/run/walk on Thanksgiving morning before heading to their respective Thanksgiving celebrations. Most of [read more...]

Race Recap: 2016 Oak Hills Turkey Trot

December 2, 2015 // 2 Comments

Once again the Oak Hills Turkey Trot was a great event, with the kid’s run, the 5-miler and a 2-miler. Each year, the students vote on which nonprofits will receive the proceeds from the race, and this year’s recipients were: Care to [read more...]