Tacoma City Turkey Trot
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Tacoma City Turkey Trot
The Tacoma City Turkey Trot is organized by the Tacoma City Marathon Association and takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Tacoma’s Proctor District. The event offers a short road race for adults and a separate kids distance for children.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk, open to all registered participants.
- 1K Kids run, for ages 12 and under; parents running with children do not need to register for this distance.
The 5K start and finish are located at Fleet Feet Tacoma. The 5K course holds USATF certification WA22024RMB. Registration includes a commemorative finisher medal for the 5K, a finisher’s ribbon for the Kids 1K, a t-shirt for 5K entrants who order by November 12 to guarantee size, and a collective bib. Optional merchandise may be available during registration. Team registration discounts apply at team sizes of 4, 10, and 15 with corresponding refund adjustments; the opening two-day special does not include the team discount.
Packet pickup is scheduled for the day before the race at Ruston Waterfront Market, 5101 Yacht Club Rd, with extended hours and free parking. Gear check is available on race morning and is also the collection point for non-perishable donations to the Northwest Tacoma Nourish Food Bank. A portion of proceeds supports the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County.
Awards include overall male and female recognition and age group ribbons for the top five finishers in standard age brackets. Awards and race swag must be claimed in person as they cannot be mailed. Timing is provided by Ready, Set…Time! and race photography by CJ Photography. Medical services are provided by named partners. All entry fees are non-refundable, transfers and roll-overs are not permitted, and participants under 18 require a parent or guardian waiver. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
