ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 7:30AM PST
- Location Portland, Oregon
- Price $22.20 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the beautiful city of Portland, Multnomah! This vibrant, family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to take on the fun 5K untimed out-and-back course, starting from The Oregon Zoo's Forestry Center and Max station. Participants will enjoy a scenic route leading to the picturesque International Rose Garden, culminating in a festive finish at the Elephant Plaza inside the zoo.
But the fun doesn't stop there! Kids can join in on the action with the adorable Tot Trot for little ones aged 0-4 and the lively Gobble Gallop for children between 5 and 10 years old, both taking place after the 5K. Every participant will receive an awesome beanie hat and a delightful chocolate turkey, making this event a memorable experience for the whole family. Don't forget, the event is capped at 2,300 participants for non-ORRC members, and there's no day-of-race registration, so be sure to register early to secure your spot! With approximately $25,000 from registration fees benefiting The Oregon Zoo, you can trot with purpose and support a great cause. Last year's
But the fun doesn't stop there! Kids can join in on the action with the adorable Tot Trot for little ones aged 0-4 and the lively Gobble Gallop for children between 5 and 10 years old, both taking place after the 5K. Every participant will receive an awesome beanie hat and a delightful chocolate turkey, making this event a memorable experience for the whole family. Don't forget, the event is capped at 2,300 participants for non-ORRC members, and there's no day-of-race registration, so be sure to register early to secure your spot! With approximately $25,000 from registration fees benefiting The Oregon Zoo, you can trot with purpose and support a great cause. Last year's
Organiser's Description
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. Event shirts are an optional purchase, but the deadline to request a shirt is November 1st.
PLEASE NOTE: THE EVENT IS CAPPED FOR NON-ORRC MEMBERS AT 2,300 PARTICIPANTS! AND THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION. REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR ENTRY! LAST YEAR'S EVENT SOLD OUT BY NOVEMBER 6TH!
Approximately $25,000 of registration fees benefit The Oregon Zoo.
Every entrant in the 5K and kids events receive an awesome beanie hat and chocolate turkey. Event shirts are an optional purchase, but the deadline to request a shirt is November 1st.
PLEASE NOTE: THE EVENT IS CAPPED FOR NON-ORRC MEMBERS AT 2,300 PARTICIPANTS! AND THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION. REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR ENTRY! LAST YEAR'S EVENT SOLD OUT BY NOVEMBER 6TH!
Approximately $25,000 of registration fees benefit The Oregon Zoo.
Races
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Turkey TROT 5K - Non-ORRC Member
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM PST)
$48.70
Waved start times of: 7:30am - Faster runners (under 10-minute/mile pace) 7:32am - Slower runners 7:34am - Walkers 7:36am - Families and strollers At SW Knights Blvd startline between Zoo parking lot and Western Forestry Center. Course is between Oregon Zoo and the road heading down to the International Rose Garden, finishing inside the zoo at Elephant Plaza. Registration for non-ORRC members is capped at 2,300 (no cap for ORRC members) and there is no day of race registration Beanie hats will be given to all entrants. Shirts are optional purchase item if purchased by November 1, 2025 -
Turkey Trot 5K - ORRC Member
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM PST)
$32.80
Waved start times of: 7:30am - Faster runners (under 10-minute/mile pace) 7:32am - Slower runners 7:34am - Walkers 7:36am - Families and strollers At SW Knights Blvd startline between Zoo parking lot and Western Forestry Center. Course is between Oregon Zoo and the road heading down to the International Rose Garden, finishing inside the zoo at Elephant Plaza. There is no day of race registration Beanie hats will be given to all entrants. Shirts are optional purchase item if purchased by November 1, 2025 -
Tot Trot (0-4 Years Old - 1/8 Mile) & Gobble Gallop (5-10 Years Old - 1/4 Mile) at Zoo Elephant Plaza
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM PST)
$32.80
With the purchase of a child's entry there is one free adult admission to the zoo. Additional persons wanting to accompany or watch the child must purchase an additional entry ticket. NOTE: Zoo membership will NOT allow entry into the zoo since the zoo is closed to everyone except race entrants There is no day of race registration Tot Trot and Gobble Gallop start at The Oregon Zoo's Elephant Plaza. No ORRC member discount is available for youth rates or multi-person (family) rate. Beanie hats will be given to all entrants. Shirts are optional purchase item if purchased by November 1, 2025 Additional zoo admission tickets can be purchased at "Additional Ticket" option. Zoo is officially closed except for those who have purchased ORRC Turkey Trot bibs. -
Additional Ticket - Non Runner/Walker Event Access Into the Oregon Zoo
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM PST)
$22.20
This fee covers the zoo's admission should another family member/friend wish to attend the in-zoo activities. With the purchase of a child's entry there is one free adult admission to the zoo. Additional persons wanting to accompany or watch the child must purchase an additional entry ticket. There is no day of race entry purchase available NOTE: Zoo membership will NOT allow entry into the zoo since the zoo is closed to everyone except race entrants Tot Trot and Gobble Gallop start at The Oregon Zoo's Elephant Plaza. No ORRC member discount is available for youth rates or multi-person (family) rate.
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