
From the Organizer
OLY TURKEY DAY 4 MILER
Start your Thanksgiving morning with a fun and festive tradition at the Oly Turkey Day 4 Miler Run/Walk! Gather your family and friends and enjoy a great 4-mile course that’s perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. It’s a wonderful way to get moving before the holiday feast while celebrating community, health, and gratitude.
All participants will receive a chip-timed race bib, finisher medal, and after-race snacks. Registrants will also receive a custom Junk Brand headband with their registration. The headband guarantee date is Friday, October 3rd. Finisher medals are not guaranteed after October 6th.
Race shirts are available for purchase. The cutoff date to purchase a race shirt is Wednesday, October 22nd.
In the spirit of giving back during the holiday season, we ask participants to bring NEW adult and school-aged kids socks to donate to those in need in our community. Donations will be distributed through the Skoolie Foundation. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with movement, community, and gratitude at the Oly Turkey Day 4 Miler Run/Walk. We look forward to seeing you at the start line! 🦃🏃♀️🏃♂️
Packet Pick Wednesday November 25th Location TBD
If you wish to pick up your event swag on Thanksgiving morning there will be a $20 service fee.
Absolutely NO dogs, scooters or bicycles. Our insurance does not cover dogs and we want to protect our furry friends and your fellow runners/walkers. Thank you for your cooperation!
Events
Weather
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
48°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
65%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olympia Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
55,583
as of 2023
Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
OLM
Olympia Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Oly Turkey Day 4 Miler
Nov 26, 2026