Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K
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From Maple Valley Food Bank
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 7:30AM PST
- Location Maple Valley, Washington
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 7th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, at the beautiful Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley, King County! Organized by the Maple Valley Food Bank, this festive event features a fun 5K walk or trot that brings our community together while supporting a great cause. Participants of all ages are welcome, and we encourage everyone to don their Thanksgiving costumes and accessories for a day filled with joy, laughter, and camaraderie.
Starting at 9:00 AM, the race will kick off from the Beach House at Lake Wilderness Park, with packet pickup beginning at 7:30 AM. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and music as you prepare for the fun! While the event is not timed, it's the perfect opportunity to connect with friends and family while raising funds for the Maple Valley Food Bank during its busiest season. Remember, registration by November 1 guarantees a race day t-shirt, so don’t miss out! Come and join us for a memorable Thanksgiving morning filled with community spirit and support!
Starting at 9:00 AM, the race will kick off from the Beach House at Lake Wilderness Park, with packet pickup beginning at 7:30 AM. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and music as you prepare for the fun! While the event is not timed, it's the perfect opportunity to connect with friends and family while raising funds for the Maple Valley Food Bank during its busiest season. Remember, registration by November 1 guarantees a race day t-shirt, so don’t miss out! Come and join us for a memorable Thanksgiving morning filled with community spirit and support!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 7TH ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY TURKEY TROT 5K PRESENTED BY CAYCE GROVE LAW OFFICES 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
NORTH EAST LANDSCAPING SERVICES
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
ACI - ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION INC.
COLUMBIA BANK
MAPLE VALLEY SHELL AND FINE WINE
WASHINGTON AUTO LAW
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.
MOLINA HEALTHCARE
SB CONCRETE
SILVER STREAK TRUCKING, INC.
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
EDWARD JONES, MAPLE VALLEY
JOHNSON'S HOME AND GARDEN
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
RYAN ARMSTRONG, JOHN L. SCOTT REAL ESTATE
TAHOMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
WILDERNESS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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
NORTH EAST LANDSCAPING SERVICES
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
ACI - ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION INC.
COLUMBIA BANK
MAPLE VALLEY SHELL AND FINE WINE
WASHINGTON AUTO LAW
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.
MOLINA HEALTHCARE
SB CONCRETE
SILVER STREAK TRUCKING, INC.
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
EDWARD JONES, MAPLE VALLEY
JOHNSON'S HOME AND GARDEN
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
RYAN ARMSTRONG, JOHN L. SCOTT REAL ESTATE
TAHOMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
WILDERNESS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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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Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt (Sport-Tek)
Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM PST)
$43.40
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