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ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo 2026

Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time
7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $20
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Additional Ticket - non runner/walker event access into the Oregon Zoo–Nov 26, 20267:30 AM$20–
Turkey TROT 5K - Non-ORRC Member5KNov 26, 20267:30 AM$452,200
Turkey Trot 5K - ORRC Member5KNov 26, 20267:30 AM$30–
Tot Trot (0-4 years old - 1/8 Mile) & Gobble Gallop (5-10 years old - 1/4 Mile) at Zoo Elephant PlazaKidsNov 26, 20268:30 AM$30–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Additional Ticket - non runner/walker event access into the Oregon Zoo: $20 until Nov 26.
  • Turkey TROT 5K - Non-ORRC Member: $45 until Nov 20.
  • Turkey Trot 5K - ORRC Member: $30 until Nov 20.
  • Tot Trot (0-4 years old - 1/8 Mile) & Gobble Gallop (5-10 years old - 1/4 Mile) at Zoo Elephant Plaza: $30 until Nov 26.

Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about 29 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 7:24 AM, and the Additional Ticket - non runner/walker event access into the Oregon Zoo starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 560 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Outside The Oregon Zoo Main Gate by the Forestry Center, Portland, OR 97221

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 36°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 41% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 54°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Early Bib Pick-up

Early Bib Pickup. We strongly encourage picking up bibs and beanies starting the week before to avoid Thanksgiving Day long lines! Foot Traffic ( Sellwood ) Saturday, Nov. 21, Noon to 4 p.m., 1260 SE Lambert Ave., Portland, OR. Foot…

Schedule and packet pickup

Day of Event Timeline

Day of Event Timeline. 6:30am to 7:30am - 5K Packet Pick-up at the Oregon Zoo Cascade Crest Ballroom, to right after entering main gates. Pick up bib and beanie for the 5K, Tot Trot and Gobble Gallop. 7:30am to 8:30am - Tot Trot and Gobble…

Course

Aid Station

There will be no aid station on the course so we encourage participants to bring their own hydration should you need it. There will be food and drink at the finish line.

Parking and travel

Parking; Take the MAX!

-Parking is limited and the lots WILL FILL UP!!! -Please plan to be at the Zoo by 7:00am!!! (to ensure enough time for parking, bib-pickup, going to the bathroom, etc.). Parking near the Oregon Zoo is free until 9:30am. (Parking is $2.40…

Shirt and medal

Timing

This event is noncompetitive, so it will not be timed. There will be medals for all finishers, but there will be no overall or age group awards. There will be a clock at the start line and at the finish line.

Shirt and medal

Swag and Food

The chocolate turkeys are BACK! Each participant receives an awesome chocolate turkey at the finish line (made by Promotional Treats). At the finish line we'll also have fruit, water, donuts, etc. Gobble Gallop and Tot Trot kids receive a…

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Race details

Where
Outside The Oregon Zoo Main Gate by the Forestry Center, Portland, OR 97221Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 560 feet
Results posted by the race
Turkey Trot Video
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
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 ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo?
Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Oregon?
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.
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, Kids.
Where does it start?
Outside The Oregon Zoo Main Gate by the Forestry Center, Portland, OR 97221.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

The ORRC Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo is a multi-generational family event. Runners and walkers of all abilities love the 5K, untimed out-and-back course. The event starts at The Oregon Zoo by the Forestry Center and the Max station, then goes out toward the International Rose Garden, and finishes inside The Oregon Zoo at the Elephant Plaza. The Tot Trot (children 0- 4 years old) and the Gobble Gallop (for children between 5 and 10 years old) events follow the 5K at the Elephant plaza inside the zoo.

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