Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Maple Valley, Washington
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 7th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot, a heartwarming Thanksgiving Day 5K taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Maple Valley, King County! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to join in a fun walk or trot through the scenic Lake Wilderness Park, all while supporting a great cause—the Maple Valley Food Bank. With a focus on community spirit, the Turkey Trot encourages festive Thanksgiving costumes and accessories to enhance the joyful atmosphere.
Race day kicks off at 9:00 AM, with packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM, so arrive early to grab some coffee, enjoy snacks, and take fun photos with the giant turkey! While the race is a non-timed fun run, it's a fantastic opportunity to come together with friends and family, while helping those in need. Don't forget, if you're interested in participating, be sure to register by November 1 to secure your race day t-shirt. Join us for this uplifting event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Race day kicks off at 9:00 AM, with packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM, so arrive early to grab some coffee, enjoy snacks, and take fun photos with the giant turkey! While the race is a non-timed fun run, it's a fantastic opportunity to come together with friends and family, while helping those in need. Don't forget, if you're interested in participating, be sure to register by November 1 to secure your race day t-shirt. Join us for this uplifting event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
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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Interested in Sponsoring the Turkey Trot? Visit: https://maplevalleyfoodbank.formstack.com/forms/maplevalleyturkeytrotsponsor25
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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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Interested in Sponsoring the Turkey Trot? Visit: https://maplevalleyfoodbank.formstack.com/forms/maplevalleyturkeytrotsponsor25
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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.
Races
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Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Sport-Tek)
Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS AUG 25
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