Southern Oregon Runners Turkey Trot

NOV
26
2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Talent with the Southern Oregon Runners Turkey Trot featuring 8 Mile, 5K, 2 Mile family runs and a free Turkey Dash for kids. Bring food and help support youth programs like Shoes for Kids and KidsRunFree.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
8 miles 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Southern Oregon Runners Turkey Trot Run is a Thanksgiving running event in Talent, Oregon, held on November 26. The event includes multiple distances and a kids dash for younger children. The event hosts a food drive for the SOU food bank and directs a portion of proceeds to Southern Oregon Runners student programs, including Shoes for Kids, KidsRunFree, and the XC Project.

  • 8 Mile Run
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 2 Mile Family Run/Walk
  • Free Turkey Dash for children 8 and under

Logistics and race details

The race location is Cummins, 300 W Valley View Rd, Talent, OR 97540. Packet pick up is offered the day before at Legend Cider Co. Talent Taphouse, 245 W Valley View, and there is also packet pick up on the morning of the event. No in-person race registration will be offered. Entry fees listed are $20 for members, $25 for non-members, with youth 18 and under free; family pricing is available for families and extended family visiting for the holidays. Participants receive a custom race bib and a finishers medal; there are no age-group awards. Dogs, bikes, skateboards, and skates are not permitted. Races use public roads and trails that are not closed to traffic; participants should use caution. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 mi
Turkey Trot - 8 Mile Run
5 km
Turkey Trot 5k
2 Mile Family Run/walk
Free Turkey Dash (8 & Under)