Turkey trots in Portland

Walk to support a cause this holiday season.

Adults and children getting ready to run a 5k on Thanksgiving.

Runners, on your mark...

Photo via ORRC + Lester Tsai

If you’re inspired to run, walk, or trot while your family and friends are visiting this holiday, check out these four Thanksgiving turkey trots happening around Portland.

🦃 ORRC Turkey Trot at the Zoo | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 a.m. | Oregon Zoo Main Gate, 4001 SW Canyon Rd.| $37+ | Travel between the Oregon Zoo + International Rose Test Garden on this 4-mile course.

🦃 Hood to Coast Turkey Trot | Wed., Nov. 23 | 6 p.m. | Portland International Raceway | $40+ | Enjoy Winter Wonderland holiday lights during this family-friendly 5k.

🦃 Tofurky Trot | Thurs., Nov. 24 | 7:30 a.m. | Oaks Park Dance Pavillion, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way | $35+ | Join Northwest Veg in supporting Oregon-based animal sanctuaries in this trot-at-your-own-pace 5k.

🦃 Clark County Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 24| 8 a.m. | Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond, 1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver, WA| $25+ | Choose between a 5k or 10k in support of the Clark County Food Bank.

And for those itching to double knot those laces + explore Portland, check out the 4T Trail — a circuit around Portland via trails, trolley, train, and tram. But pace yourself. 👟