Turkey Trots

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 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...]

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: 2019 Turkey Stuffer 5K (Springfield)

October 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Turkey Stuffer 5K is a community tradition for the the entire family. Come out and enjoy exercising together while raising money to benefit Willamalane’s Park & Recreation District. Run or walk the flat course that will start outside of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Southern Oregon Turkey Trot – 8m/5k/2m (Central Point)

October 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

Whether you are heading over to Southern Oregon to hang out with friends and family for Thanksgiving or just looking for something to do, you won’t want to miss this event. Start off your Thanksgiving morning by earning a custom made [read more...]

Huffing for Stuffing: A Run Oregon preview of the 2019 ORRC Turkey Trot

October 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #47: November 13

November 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest in the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, too. If [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...]

2018 Oregon Coast Turkey Trots: Newport Turkey Trot, NCRD Turkey Trot (Manzanita), Trukey Trot Fun Run (Coos Bay)

October 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Calling all Turkey Trotters…The Oregon Coast will be a fun destination for some great Turkey Trot races. This time of year, is such a great time to get out, enjoy the scenery and run off those calories from Thanksgiving. The Oregon Coast has [read more...]

Turkey Trot Preview: 2018 Turkey Trot Eugene

October 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is blaring in like a locomotive. I really can’t believe we went from July to October in the snap of some fingers. Craziness. Anyways, the positive side of that jump from summer to Thanksgiving season means [read more...]

Races on our Radar #46: Turkey Trot Edition

November 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

This Radar Post is all about Turkey Trots. Our calendar partner, the Pacific NW Running Calendar, lists no less than 26 races in Oregon on November 23 and this round-up will highlight those that are low-cost (mainly 5ks for around $25) or that I [read more...]

Races on our Radar #45

November 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it with our readers! You [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: Hood to Coast Race Series’ 2016 Turkey Trot Relay and 5k

November 13, 2016 // 0 Comments

Over the past few years, Hood to Coast’s annual Turkey Trot has seen some transformation. In 2015, the event moved from a Thanksgiving Day morning run at Mary S. Young park in West Linn to a Wednesday night run through the Christmas [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 Newport Turkey Trot

October 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

Alright all you Newport local’s here is a local Turkey Trot for you all to Trot off all that Turkey Grease before the big Din Din! This is a family friendly event with multiple distances from 5k, 10k, to a 15k, and a 1 Mile Kids Run. A [read more...]

All the Turkeys! Previews of 3 Central Oregon Turkey Trots

October 27, 2016 // 0 Comments

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, we look forward to food, family and running in the annual holiday races that pop up everywhere. This year we have 3 races taking place over the holiday weekend, including 2 on Thanksgiving Day! The first race is the [read more...]

How do you Turkey Trot?

October 24, 2015 // 0 Comments

With Turkey Trots springing up nearly everywhere across the state, you can’t be in most cities without there being one within short driving distance. I have competed in a bunch over the years, and at different levels of exertion. During [read more...]

Race Preview: SCRC Turkey Trot Coos Bay

November 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

There are a lot of reasons I run. Chief among them this time of year, however, has got to be pumpkin pie. Or stuffing. Or maybe leftover turkey sandwiches with cranberries. Enter the Coos Bay Turkey [read more...]