Schedule and packet pickup
Wave times
The start and finish area opens at 4 p.m. Kids fun run waves go at 5:00 and 7:45 p.m., family 5K waves at 5:15 and 8:00 p.m., and a competitive wave for runners at 8 minutes per mile or faster at 7:00 p.m.
5KKids
HTC Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026
- Start time
- 5:15 PM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Entry fee
- From $55
Go to the race website
The 5K is $55 through October 16 and $65 after that until race day or sell out. The kids fun run is free; register yourself first, then add the child.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Fun Run | Kids | Nov 25, 20265:00 PM | Free | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 25, 20265:15 PM | $55 | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 57 percent above a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Oregon runs 36:56, about 11:53 a mile, based on 97 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:52 and men in 31:51.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the Kids Fun Run starts at 5:00 PM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race guide
What runners should know about HTC Turkey Trot, in brief, from the official race website.
Shirt and medal
What finishers get
All 5K entrants get a shirt and a finisher medal. Food carts, hot chocolate and beer are sold on site.
Rules and FAQ
Strollers and dogs
Strollers are welcome. Dogs are not allowed, except service animals.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (hoodtocoast.com/our-events/turkey-trot, hoodtocoast.com/our-events), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Portland International Raceway, Portland, ORMap
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
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Quick answers
- When is HTC Turkey Trot?
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026, starting at 5:15 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees.
- Is the entry fee high for Oregon?
- At $55, entry is about 57 percent above a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR.
About the race
An evening 5K on the night before Thanksgiving at Portland International Raceway, run through the holiday light displays of the Sunshine Division Winter Wonderland. Run by the Hood to Coast race series.