Newport Turkey Trot
Newport Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Newport, OR, with entry fees from $5 to $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (133 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🦃A Thanksgiving Tradition for Lincoln County Families!
Join us for the 13th Annual Newport Turkey Trot — a festive, family-friendly Thanksgiving morning tradition! Whether you're walking or running, the 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run offer something for everyone. Enjoy scenic views of Yaquina Bay, the Hatfield Marine Science Center, and the Pacific Ocean — and start your holiday with fun, fitness, and community.
🎭Costume Contest
Show up in your best Thanksgiving-themed gear and you could win fun prizes! We love seeing turkeys, pies, pilgrims, and creative flair on the course.
🤝 Giving Back
A portion of every registration supports the Food Share of Lincoln County, helping local families in need during the holiday season.
👟Team Registration
Rally your crew and run as a team!
Social Teams: Friends, families, and fun-seekers
Corporate Teams: Represent your workplace with pride
School Teams: Parents, teachers, and students unite!
🏆 The team with the most participants will receive special recognition!
🎽Registration Includes:
- Finisher's Medal for every participant 🏅
- Chip-timed results ⏱️
- A beautiful, flat course with coastal views 🌊
- Support for a great local cause
Shirts are optional and can be added during registration:
$13 if purchased on or before November 16, 2025.
$20 after November 16, 2025
Race Day Schedule (November 27, 2025):
📦 Packet Pickup
- Wednesday, November 26: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at Arctic Circle Restaurant
- Thursday, November 27: 7:45 AM at South Beach Marina
🏃♂️ Race Start Times
- 9:00 AM – Kids Fun Run (0.5 mile)
- 9:20 AM – 5K & 10K Start
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
52°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
70%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newport.
Host City
About Newport, OR
Population
10,393
as of 2023
City Elevation
172 ft
Nearest Airport
SLE
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field · 54 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 96 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Newport Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
133
Days to train
- Race
- Newport Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Newport than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Newport Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026