Turkey Trot at the Zoo

The Turkey Trot at the Zoo is great for the whole family. You can run or walk the 5 km course. You’ll start at The Oregon Zoo, then head out on Kingston Drive toward the International Rose Garden, then return to finish inside the zoo at the Elephant Plaza. We offer two Kids events, the Tot Trot, for those 0-4 years old, and the Gobble Gallop, for those 5 through 10 years old. Approximately $25,000 of registration fees benefit The Oregon Zoo.

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Registration limited to 2300

• If we have reached our registration limit of 2,300 participants, you can still register if you are an ORRC member. If you are not already a member, you can become a member and then register.
• There is no limit for Kids races – the Tot-Trot or the Gobble-Gallop (an adult admission to the zoo is included).
• There’s no day of race registration.
• Please register early to ensure your entry (and better pricing)!

What you receive

• Every entrant in the 5K and kids events receive a cozy beanie hat and chocolate turkey. We’ll have adult-sized beanies and kid-sized beanies.
• At the finish line we’ll also have fruit, water, donuts, and a bagel bar.
• Gobble Gallop and Tot Trot kids receive a special commemorative ribbon and goodies.

Pumpkin pie raffle

• All participants have a chance to win one of 150 large pumpkin pies.
• These will be randomly awarded to 150 registrants. Check your bib to see if you’re a winner. If you win a pie, we encourage you claim it early. Check in with the volunteer, claim your pie, put your name on it, and pick it up by 9 am.

T-shirts for sale

• You can opt to buy a long-sleeved T-shirt when you register.
• Deadline to order shirts is November 1 (it’s a simple add on in the checkout process in RunSignUp).

The course

The course is a 5K route .

• View 5K Turkey Trot course on Mapmyrun. Includes elevation plot.
• View PDF of 5K, Tot Trot and Gobble Gallop

We will not provide aid stations. Please bring appropriate hydration should you need it. Please note: The concession stands at the zoo will be closed! There will be no opportunity to purchase food or drinks, including coffee, from the zoo. If you need coffee, please bring some with you!

Public Transportation strongly encouraged

Parking near the Oregon Zoo is $2.00 per hour, or $8.00 all day. Parking is limited and the lots will fill to capacity! Please be advised that if the zoo lot is full, you will need to drive to the nearest MAX station and take the MAX to the zoo station.

We strongly encourage you to ride TriMet. Call 503-238-RIDE or see trimet.org for the Holiday schedule for MAX. If you use TriMet we’ll give you a coupon good for a free appetizer at the Spaghetti Factory (one of our event sponsors)

Registration

Please sign up for the 5K or Kids Runs on RunSignUp. There will be no day of race registration. Our various volunteer shifts are also posted on RunSignUp. Volunteers are welcome and most appreciated (and will receive a coupon code for $50 off a future ORRC event). Learn more about volunteering for ORRC.

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Questions

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

Sponsors

ORRC wishes to thank our sponsors, including the Old Spaghetti Factory, Foot Traffic, The Oregon Zoo, and Franz Bakery.

Results and Photos

Results

ORRC’s Turkey Trot is a fun run that’s untimed. So there are no tracked participant finishing times.

Photos

• 2024 – Photos
• 2023 – Photos
• 2022 – Photos
• 2021 – Photos
• 2020 – n/a
• 2019 – Tot Trot Photos | Main Event Photos
• 2018 – Photos
• 2017 – Photos
• 2016 – Photos
• 2015 – Photos and more Photos!
• 2014 – Photos