8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Maple Valley, Washington
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Oct 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 2, 2026 | 3,000 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 2, then $45 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Washington, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Washington runs 36:53, about 11:52 a mile, based on 223 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:40 and men in 33:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the 8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
22500 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 43°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 49% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 49°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 22500 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 690 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt (Sport-Tek)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Washington?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Washington, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 22500 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join us for the 8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot 5K benefiting the Maple Valley Food Bank! This year's free race t-shirts, supplied by our generous sponsors, are optional. All t-shirt requests must be submitted by November 1st.
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The Maple Valley Turkey Trot is a FUN walk or trot Thanksgiving morning through Lake Wilderness Park organized with the intention of coming together as a community during the Thanksgiving holiday to help those in need.
Children in strollers are not required to register (but will not receive shirts). All proceeds raised will go to fund Maple Valley Food Bank Programs as we enter into our organization's busiest season. All ages are welcome! We encourage Thanksgiving costumes & accessories!
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