Turkey Trots

Race Preview: 2020 Give n’ Gobble Virtual 5K/10K

November 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Give n’ Gobble 5k and 10K, which was traditionally held in Sherwood, will be a virtual event this year. Participants will choose their distance, their desired course, and even their preferred race day. Run your race, submit your results, [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 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...]