Turkey trot

Washington Turkey Trot Race Previews: 2018 Clark County Turkey Trot 5k/10k (Vancouver) & 2018 Turkey Trot 5k (Longview)

November 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is the time of year where I feel most fortunate, and it’s also the best time of year to consider giving to people in need. The 2018 Clark County Turkey Trot 5k/10k began as a way for families to get in an early morning run before a [read more...]

Race Preview: Turkeython 2018 (Portland, Hillsboro, & Tigard)

October 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

No Thanksgiving should start without a turkey trot. Fortunately, we are chock full of them in the Portland metro area (and beyond), including the Turkeython, which is now in its eighth year; and once again, with multiple locations: downtown [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 ORRC Turkey Trot at the Zoo (Portland)

October 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Typically, Thanksgiving Day is all about the turkey. But how about this year, you go see some elephants first? And some hippos, meerkats, and flamingos of course. The Columbia Bank / ORRC Turkey Trot gives you that chance by taking you on a [read more...]

Central Oregon Turkey Trots: I Like Pie 5K (Bend) & Redmond Turkey Trot 5K/10K

October 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you live in (or will be visiting) Central Oregon for Thanksgiving, consider these great events to work off some of the holiday food! The I Like Pie 5K and Redmond Turkey Trot 5K or 10K are both on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22nd. The I [read more...]

Turkey Trot Preview: 2018 Turkey Stuffer (Springfield)

October 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Eugene/Springfield area runners and walkers, you are in for a treat! An excellent Thanksgiving race, the Turkey Stuffer, is a benefit for the Willamalane Free Summer Playground Program for kids. By registering, not only do you get to support an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Les Schwab Tires Turkey Troy Relay & 5k Run/Walk (PIR)

October 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are so many turkey trot races to choose from that it can be a bit overwhelming, but the Les Schwab Tires Turkey Trot Relay & 5k Run/Walk stands out among them all because it’s just a little bit different than the rest. Last year, I did [read more...]

Race Recap: Turkeython(s)!

December 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Last year, for the first time, the Turkeython expanded from one location to three. That worked out so well that in 2017, the Turkeython spawned three more locations, bringing it to a total of six: Tualatin (Bridgeport Village); downtown Portland; [read more...]

Small Race Preview: FREE West Linn Turkey Trot 3 Mile Run / Walk

November 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

Of the myriad of Thanksgiving morning races you can choose from, this one might just be the best; not because it’s completely free, but because the race director and volunteers who put on this event, really have hearts for community. Three [read more...]

Race Preview: Turkeython – now with SIX locations!

November 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

Uberthons has been staging the Turkeython every year this decade now, and starting last year, in more than one location. Clackamas Town Center and downtown PDX joined Bridgeport Village as venues for this turkey trot. (My recap of last year’s [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Moore Park Turkey Trot (Klamath Falls)

November 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you find yourself in Klamath Falls in turkey coma, head over to the Moore Park Turkey Trot for quick 5k run or walk with the Linkville Lopers to work it off! It’s a super budget friendly and family friendly event – just bring $5 or [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Turkey Stuffer 5K (Springfield)

October 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

The 2017 Turkey Stuffer 5K will be held on Thursday, November 23rd at Lively Park. Once again, this is a super budget-friendly event and bring the whole family to enjoy the Splash Swim Center post-race (from 9-11:30 am at no additional charge)! [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Turkey Trot (Eugene)

October 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

It’s Turkey Trot time in Eugene! Join in on some family fun for the Turkey Trot Eugene hosted by Level 32 Racing on November 23rd for a 4 mile run, a 2 mile run/walk, or a 200 meter Kids Gobbler Gallop. All events start and finish at Maurie Jacobs [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Les Schwab Turkey Trot Relay and 5K Run/Walk

October 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Grants Pass Turkey Trot (5k & 2-miler)

October 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

Grants Pass is hosting a Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving, so if you find yourself in Southern Oregon for family or fun, consider checking out. There are not many details on the race, but it starts and finishes at the Grants Pass Family YMCA [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Redmond Turkey Trot 5K&10K

October 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

As fall descends upon us, along with heavy amounts of rain fall and potential snow fall, Thanksgiving Day looms near, along with it the immense bevy of turkey day trots and races that happen all over the country. For the first time ever, a race will [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Sherwood Give n’ Gobble 5K and 10K

October 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Madras Turkey Trot 10k & 5k

October 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

I have never been, but have previewed enough Madras-area races to know that the Madras Aquatic Center is a beautiful location in a small town that is committed to fitness in the community. From swimming pools to youth and adult sports leagues to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Corvallis Turkey Trot 5k/10k/1k

October 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

There are lots of options out there on Thanksgiving, but if you are in the Corvallis area on November 23rd, you’ve got yet another one to consider. The Corvallis Turkey Trot has a 5k, a 10k, and a Kids 1k so everyone can get in on the action. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Southern Oregon Turkey Trot (Central Point, OR)

October 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

Come to the Jackson County Expo Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving morning (which is November 23rd in case you were wondering) for Southern Oregon Runners 12th Annual Southern Oregon Turkey Trot in Central Point. You have the option of a 2 mile run/walk [read more...]

Race Preview: The Great Turkey Fumble (Newberg)

October 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

In general, Thanksgiving is essentially the end point of the college football season. It’s typically the last week of Oregon and Oregon State’s regular season schedule , as well as the Civil War (I have tickets this year!) rivalry. And [read more...]

Race Recap: 2016 Turkeython (Bridgeport Village)

December 4, 2016 // 0 Comments

There are so many great-sounding turkey trots in the Portland metro area, but the Turkeython has always been my Thanksgiving Day race. After being staged at Cook Park, Beaverton Square, and Washington Square Mall in past years, the Turkeython has [read more...]

Back at it Again: A Run Oregon recap of the 2016 Keizer Turkey Dash

December 3, 2016 // 1 Comment

Over the past few years, one tradition that has been added to our jam-packed Thanksgiving is our annual participation in the Keizer Turkey Dash each holiday morning. It seems as if more and more Oregonians are doing the same, as this year saw [read more...]

Race Preview: Tofurky Trot 5K Chase (Portland, Or)

November 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Northwest is one of the best places to live a veg friendly lifestyle. While people have been practicing a compassionate and sustainable lifestyle for hundreds of years, it has only been within the last 20 years that a vegetarian diet has been [read more...]

Race Preview: 2016 Give’n’Gobble (Sherwood)

November 4, 2016 // 0 Comments

When it comes to Thanksgiving Day races, there are many to choose from. The small town of Sherwood, a southwest suburb of Portland, hosts its annual Give’n’Gobble 5k/10k and community food drive at the Sherwood High School stadium on [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 ORRC Turkey Trot

November 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

Your favorite road runners club is putting on your favorite annual event The Columbia Bank / ORRC Turkey Trot! This family friendly event is being held at its usual location – The Oregon Zoo! This race benefits the zoo and is a 4 mile run [read more...]