ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo
ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Portland, OR, with entry fees from $20 to $45.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (71 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The ORRC Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo is a multi-generational family event. Runners and walkers of all abilities love the 5K, untimed out-and-back course. The event starts at The Oregon Zoo by the Forestry Center and the Max station, then goes out toward the International Rose Garden, and finishes inside The Oregon Zoo at the Elephant Plaza. The Tot Trot (children 0- 4 years old) and the Gobble Gallop (for children between 5 and 10 years old) events follow the 5K at the Elephant plaza inside the zoo.
Every entrant in the 5K and kids events receive an awesome beanie hat and chocolate turkey. There will be no shirts this year, but we are bringing back medals for all finishers.
PLEASE NOTE: The event is capped for non-ORRC members at 2,200 participants! The deadline to register is Thursday, November 19, 2026, and there is no day of race registration. Register early to ensure your entry!
Start Line Note: The last start is at 7:39 (for slower walkers, and families with strollers).
THERE IS NO LATE START! Plan to be at the Zoo NO LATER than 7:00am to have time to park, pick up your bibs, go to the bathroom, etc. before the start. If you arrive late, you might not be able to complete the entire course before it closes.
Approximately $25,000 of registration fees benefit The Oregon Zoo.
Events
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
49°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
63%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Kgw-Tv, 3 mi from the venue.
About Portland, OR
Population
642,715
as of 2023
City Elevation
35 ft
Nearest Airport
PDX
Portland International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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71
Days to train
- Race
- ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo
Nov 26, 2026