Turkey trot

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 Recap: 2019 Give N’ Gobble Thanksgiving 5k/10k Run/Walk

December 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

For the last two years, I’ve been fortunate enough to get to help out the race director at the Give ‘N Gobble Thanksgiving Run/Walk in Sherwood. There are many Turkey Trot races to choose from here in Oregon, but whenever I am asked which one I [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Gold Beach Rotary Turkey Trot 5K

November 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 10th annual Gold Beach Rotary Turkey Trot 5K “food-raiser” will be held on Saturday, November 30th to support local food banks. The course is an our and back 5k open to runners and walkers (also, kids 10 and under can ride their bikes!). [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Newport Turkey Trot 10K/5K/Kids Run

November 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Do you have a Turkey Trot on your calendar yet? If not, and you’re going to be at the coast (or want to be at the coast) on Thanksgiving morning, sign up for the Newport Turkey Trot to make room for the afternoon feast! This is a great family [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Turkeythons (3 locations!)

November 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is coming up — what are you going to do in the morning? Football doesn’t start until 10 a.m. (if you’re into watching), and food prep can wait until late morning/early afternoon. You might as well do a turkey trot; [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Clark County Turkey Trot (Vancouver)

November 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

On Thanksgiving morning, there are many races to choose from, which may give you a great chance to try out a different area that you haven’t run in before. The Clark County Turkey Trot 5k/10k and Polar Plunge takes place on Thursday, November [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Redmond Turkey Trot 5K/10K

November 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s year 3 for the Redmond Turkey Trot, and if this year is anything like last year, be prepared for an outrageous turnout. In fact, last year’s event was more well attended than any other Thanksgiving running event in Central Oregon…and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Murrayhill Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk (Beaverton)

October 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are a lot of Turkey Troy options on Thanksgiving this year, but if you’re looking for a nice low-key local race, consider heading into Beaverton for the 2019 Murrayhill Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk. This is the 5th year for this event, and Toews [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Turkey Trot Run (Stevenson, WA)

October 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving Day, a day of tradition, from eating turkey with family and friends to running/walking a 5k! Thanksgiving Day is full of local Turkey Trots! Steventon WA has their own Turkey Trot tradition, beginning the day with a run-walk-jog through [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 Preview: 2019 Turkey Trot Eugene

October 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

On Thanksgiving day, at Maurie Jacobs Park in Eugene, Oregon, you can get in some excellent pre-Thanksgiving dinner exercise. The Turkey Trot Eugene will feature a 4-mile run, a 2-mile walk, and the 200 meter Kids Gobbler Gallop. The 4-mile run [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 OAC Corvallis Turkey Trot

October 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m a huge fan of the myriad of family friendly events that occur on Thanksgiving day. Corvallis will be hosting a 5k, 10k, and Little Gobblers’ 1k dash on Thursday, November 28 starting at 8 a.m. The OAC Corvallis Turkey Trot is a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Les Schwab Turkey Trot Relay and 5K (NIGHT RACE @ PIR)

October 22, 2019 // 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...]

Race Preview: 2019 Sherwood Give n’ Gobble 5K and 10K

October 19, 2019 // 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 and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Tofurky Trot (Portland)

October 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

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...]