Issaquah Turkey Trot 2026 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Issaquah, Washington
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah Turkey Trot 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Nov 26, then $45 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Washington ($35).
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 Issaquah Turkey Trot 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
179 1st Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
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
- 179 1st Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,620 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Issaquah Turkey Trot 2026?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Washington?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Washington ($35).
- 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?
- 179 1st Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027.
From the organizers
The Issaquah Turkey Trot 5K is a fun, casual, all-ages event benefitting the crucial work of the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank to provide food and vital resources in East King County.
When? Thanksgiving Morning @ 9 a.m.
Where? Downtown Issaquah
Kids can participate in a “Gobble Wobble” along the route, and trotters often show their spirit with Thanksgiving-themed costumes and accessories as they run, walk, stroll, or trot a three-mile course through the heart of picturesque downtown Issaquah.
We welcomed over 5,000 trotters in 2025, and we are hoping to see another great turnout this year as our community rallies behind such an important cause.