Turkey Trot Run/Walk to Feed the Hungry - Baker City
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About the race
The Baker City Turkey Trot Run/Walk to Feed the Hungry is the 18th annual 5K event held at Central Park in Baker City on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The event collects nonperishable food to support the local food bank operated by the Northeast Oregon Compassion Center.
The course begins at Central Park, heads north toward Hughes Lane on quiet neighborhood streets, returns along the Leo Adler Parkway, and finishes at Central Park. The event is described as continuing regardless of weather conditions.
Distance offered
- 5K (3.1 miles)
Prizes will be awarded to the top three individual overall men and women in the 5K and to the top three teams. Teams must consist of 5 to 10 runners or walkers; each team should designate a captain and choose a team name. Teams larger than 10 will be split into separate teams. Team members are eligible for team prizes but not for individual overall prizes.
T-shirts are available for the first 150 adult and youth participants who register by 11/10/2026 for an additional $5. A registration fee for the 5K is listed as $17.85 ($15 plus processing) for the registration period shown as Oct 4 to Nov 22.
The Northeast Oregon Compassion Center is a faith based 501(c)(3) organization founded in November 2000 that serves community needs regardless of race, religion, or ability to pay. Participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to help restock the center's food bank. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.