Tacoma City Turkey Trot
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Tacoma City Turkey Trot
The Tacoma City Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning community running event in Tacoma’s Proctor District. It offers two distances: a 5K Run/Walk and a Kids 1K for children aged 12 and under. The 5K course carries USATF certification WA22024RMB and both distances start and finish at Fleet Feet Tacoma.
Registration includes a collective bib, and timed 5K runners receive a commemorative finisher medal while Kids 1K participants receive a finisher ribbon. A T-shirt is included for 5K registrations; runners are advised to order by November 12 to guarantee a shirt and size. Team discounts apply for groups of 4, 10, and 15 participants. All entry fees are non-refundable and participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian waiver.
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race; packets contain a race bib with an attached timing chip and a gear check tear tag. Gear check is available on race day and food bank donations are collected at gear check for the Northwest Tacoma Nourish Food Bank. A portion of proceeds is directed to the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County. Medical services are provided by event medical partners. Organizers reserve the right to alter courses or event details as required by local authorities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
