8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM PST
- Location Maple Valley, Washington
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with the 8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot, taking place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the beautiful Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley, King County. This fun-filled 5K walk or trot is perfect for participants of all ages and is designed to bring the community together while supporting a fantastic cause—the Maple Valley Food Bank.
Join fellow runners and walkers at 9:00 AM for a delightful morning in the park, complete with Thanksgiving-themed costumes and accessories! With advanced packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM, you can enjoy coffee, snacks, and photo opportunities with a giant turkey before hitting the scenic course. Don’t forget to register by November 1 to guarantee your race day t-shirt! Whether you're strolling with family or embracing the spirit of giving, this event promises to be a joyful start to your Thanksgiving festivities while raising much-needed funds for local food programs. Mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable day of community and gratitude!
Join fellow runners and walkers at 9:00 AM for a delightful morning in the park, complete with Thanksgiving-themed costumes and accessories! With advanced packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM, you can enjoy coffee, snacks, and photo opportunities with a giant turkey before hitting the scenic course. Don’t forget to register by November 1 to guarantee your race day t-shirt! Whether you're strolling with family or embracing the spirit of giving, this event promises to be a joyful start to your Thanksgiving festivities while raising much-needed funds for local food programs. Mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable day of community and gratitude!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 8TH ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY TURKEY TROT 5K PRESENTED benefiting the Maple Valley Food Bank! Register by end of day November 1 to guarantee your race day t-shirt. Sign ups after November 1 do not guarantee a shirt.
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The Maple Valley Turkey Trot is a FUN walk or trot Thanksgiving morning through Lake Wilderness Park organized with the intention of coming together as a community during the Thanksgiving holiday to help those in need.
Children in strollers are not required to register (but will not receive shirts). All proceeds raised will go to fund Maple Valley Food Bank Programs as we enter into our organization's busiest season. All ages are welcome! We encourage Thanksgiving costumes & accessories!
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS, FOR MAKING THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT POSSIBLE!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
TBD
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
TBD
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
TBD
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
TBD
Interested in Sponsoring the Turkey Trot? Email [email protected]
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Advanced Packet Pickup
TBD!
Day-Of Schedule
- Packet pick-up will begin at 7:30 AM on race day. Come early to grab coffee and snacks, and take photos in our photo booth (and with our giant turkey)! There's plenty to do and we'll have music keep up the energy!
- The race will begin at the Beach House at Lake Wilderness Park promptly at 9:00.
- Race route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6296717431
PARKING
Please utilize the lower parking lots at the Lake Wilderness Lodge, nearest the arboretum, or the park parking lots specifically. Upper lots near the lodge will be closed off for safety on the route.
CHIP TIMING
This event will NOT be timed. A fun-run in its fullest form!
STROLLERS, DOGS, BIKES, AND WATER
We encourage the use of jogging strollers along the route of this family-friendly 5K. However, out of consideration for other participants, dogs will not be allowed on the course (with the exception of service dogs). For the safety and convenience of all participants, bikes are NOT permitted, as this is a fairly narrow out and back course. We will have water stations near the beach house before and after the race.
Accessibility
Please note that, while generally flat, this race course may not be suitable for all abilities, as the terrain is both paved and gravel. There is a slight incline to access the Green to Cedar River Trail from the arboretum. We will have volunteers stationed at these points to assist on an as-needed basis.
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Race Contact Info
If you have any additional questions about this race, please contact Jon Cantalini at [email protected]
TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.
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The Maple Valley Turkey Trot is a FUN walk or trot Thanksgiving morning through Lake Wilderness Park organized with the intention of coming together as a community during the Thanksgiving holiday to help those in need.
Children in strollers are not required to register (but will not receive shirts). All proceeds raised will go to fund Maple Valley Food Bank Programs as we enter into our organization's busiest season. All ages are welcome! We encourage Thanksgiving costumes & accessories!
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS, FOR MAKING THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT POSSIBLE!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
TBD
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
TBD
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
TBD
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
TBD
Interested in Sponsoring the Turkey Trot? Email [email protected]
___
Advanced Packet Pickup
TBD!
Day-Of Schedule
- Packet pick-up will begin at 7:30 AM on race day. Come early to grab coffee and snacks, and take photos in our photo booth (and with our giant turkey)! There's plenty to do and we'll have music keep up the energy!
- The race will begin at the Beach House at Lake Wilderness Park promptly at 9:00.
- Race route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6296717431
PARKING
Please utilize the lower parking lots at the Lake Wilderness Lodge, nearest the arboretum, or the park parking lots specifically. Upper lots near the lodge will be closed off for safety on the route.
CHIP TIMING
This event will NOT be timed. A fun-run in its fullest form!
STROLLERS, DOGS, BIKES, AND WATER
We encourage the use of jogging strollers along the route of this family-friendly 5K. However, out of consideration for other participants, dogs will not be allowed on the course (with the exception of service dogs). For the safety and convenience of all participants, bikes are NOT permitted, as this is a fairly narrow out and back course. We will have water stations near the beach house before and after the race.
Accessibility
Please note that, while generally flat, this race course may not be suitable for all abilities, as the terrain is both paved and gravel. There is a slight incline to access the Green to Cedar River Trail from the arboretum. We will have volunteers stationed at these points to assist on an as-needed basis.
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Race Contact Info
If you have any additional questions about this race, please contact Jon Cantalini at [email protected]
TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.
Races
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8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Sport-Tek)
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:30AM PST)
$38.10
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22500 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, Maple Valley, 98038, WA, United States
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