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1 Mile5K
Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- The Dalles, Oregon
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Nov 23, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $20$25 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $20$25 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 1 Mile fee goes up to $25 on Nov 23, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Nov 23, then $25 until Nov 25.
Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 43 percent below 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 7:17 AM, and the 1 Mile starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Lewis and Clark Festival Park W 1st st., The Dalles, OR 97058
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5K
228
finishers
37:05
median (11:58 /mi)
17:33
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
1 Mile
38
finishers
25:51
median (25:51 /mi)
8:53
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Turkey Trot?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:46 or better, the top quarter in 29:47, and half the field in 37:05; the last tenth came in after 58:41.
At the 2025 1 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 11:35 or better, the top quarter in 16:11, and half the field in 25:51; the last tenth came in after 52:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:56 | 24:19 |
| 20-29 | 29:16 | 25:45 |
| 30-39 | 28:53 | 25:12 |
| 40-49 | 26:52 | 22:44 |
| 50-59 | 32:00 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 53:16 | 34:40 |
| 70+ | 55:38 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for Oregon 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:47, against 29:29 in a typical Oregon 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
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 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 50°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 Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Lewis and Clark Festival Park W 1st st., The Dalles, OR 97058Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,180 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Nov 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oregon?
- At $20, entry is about 43 percent below 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 228 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 37:05 and the winner ran 17:33.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:47, against 29:29 in a typical Oregon 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Lewis and Clark Festival Park W 1st st., The Dalles, OR 97058.
From the organizers
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Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda will MATCH the first $5,000!!! The local recipient will be announced this spring. In 2025 we raised $17,611 for the Columbia Gorge Food Bank!
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