
From the Organizer
Come to Talent, Oregon for our Thanksgiving run! We will be hosting a food drive for the SOU food bank and a portion of the proceeds will go to SOR Student Runners Programs which include Shoes for Kids (provides shoes to Jr. High and High School athletes who would like to participate in Cross Country and Track but cannot afford proper running shoes), KidsRunFree (provides free entry to all SOR races for kids 18 & under), and XC Project (provides timing support for schools during cross country season).
When - November 26, 2025
Free Turkey Dash Kids Run( 8 and Under)8:00AM| 8 Mile Run 8:15AM|5k Run/Walk 8:30AM|2 Mile Family Run/Walk 8:40AM $20 for members| $25 for non members| Youth 18 and Under are free. Family Pricing available for this event, this is for families and families with extended family in town for the holidays, only.
Where - Cummins 300 W Valley View Rd, Talent, Oregon 97540
Packet Pick Up - November 25th from 3:30-8pm at Legend Cider Co. Talent Taphouse, 245 W Valley View, Talent, Oregon 97540. Packet pick up is also available from 7-8am on the day of the race. NO IN PERSON REGISTRATION will be offered.
Participants will receive a custom race bib and finishers medal. No age group awards.
NO DOGS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS OR SKATES PERMITTED.
*Races are on public roads and trails that ARE NOT closed to cars, pedestrian or cyclist. Please use caution while on public roadways and paths.
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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
50°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
50%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ashland, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,688 ft
Nearest Airport
MFR
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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