Turkey Trot Tune Up
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Turkey Trot Tune Up and Kid's Turkey Dash
The event in Portland, Maine includes a community run around Back Cove and a short kids dash on the same day. The main run is listed as a 3.5 mile Turkey Trot Tune Up. Organizers note this edition as the 5th annual Tune Up and also mark their 7th anniversary.
Registration details for the main race show a fee of $25 and registration opens 2026-09-02 and closes 2026-09-30. The kids dash is free; its registration opens 2026-09-02 and closes 2026-11-15. The first 75 registrants for the main race will receive a Turkey Trot branded sweat towel. With registration, participants receive one entry to a post-race raffle, a $25 off physical therapy evaluation coupon, and a 10% off coupon to Coastal Run.
The Kid's Turkey Dash is for children up to age 9 and awards turkey race medals to participants. Top three finishers in male, female, and non-binary categories receive their choice of Starting Line Gear. Strollers and dogs on leash are allowed; participants using them are asked to start toward the back for safety. The event designates WinterKids as a beneficiary; WinterKids will receive 50% of proceeds and additional raffle ticket sales. A post-race pancake breakfast is part of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
