Turkey Trots in Oregon

Quick answers

When are turkey trots in Oregon in 2026?

Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26. 14 of the 17 turkey trots listed here are on the holiday itself. 3 run in the weeks before.

How much does a turkey trot cost in Oregon?

Most charge between $13 and $23 for their current entry tier, with a typical fee of $20 before processing fees. 5 are free to enter. Many raise prices as Thanksgiving gets closer.

What distances do turkey trots offer?

Of the 17 races, 15 include a 5K, 4 a 10K, 1 a one-mile run, and 7 a kids race. Walkers are welcome at most of them.

What is the biggest turkey trot in Oregon?

Southern Oregon Runners Turkey Trot Run in Talent, with 1,641 finishers across its events in 2025.

What is the weather like for turkey trots in Oregon?

Based on five years of weather at these races, Thanksgiving week typically runs from about 36°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with rain on about 35 percent of days. Morning starts are usually close to the low.

Do turkey trots sell out?

Some do. At 2 races here, last year's field reached at least 85 percent of this year's participant cap, including Southern Oregon Runners Turkey Trot Run, Oregon Turkeython. Register early for those.