ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Portland, Oregon
- Price $19.02 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in the beautiful Portland, Multnomah area! This multi-generational family event is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities, featuring a scenic 5K untimed out-and-back course that starts at The Oregon Zoo, winds toward the International Rose Garden, and concludes at the vibrant Elephant Plaza within the zoo.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Children can participate in the Tot Trot for ages 0-4 and the Gobble Gallop for ages 5-10, ensuring a day full of excitement for the whole family. All participants in the 5K and kids' events will receive a stylish beanie hat and a delightful chocolate turkey to celebrate their achievement. With a cap of just 2,500 participants and no day-of-race registration, be sure to register early to secure your spot! Plus, approximately $25,000 of registration fees will benefit The Oregon Zoo, making this event a wonderful way to give back while enjoying a festive day outdoors. Don't miss out on this lively Thanksgiving tradition!
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Children can participate in the Tot Trot for ages 0-4 and the Gobble Gallop for ages 5-10, ensuring a day full of excitement for the whole family. All participants in the 5K and kids' events will receive a stylish beanie hat and a delightful chocolate turkey to celebrate their achievement. With a cap of just 2,500 participants and no day-of-race registration, be sure to register early to secure your spot! Plus, approximately $25,000 of registration fees will benefit The Oregon Zoo, making this event a wonderful way to give back while enjoying a festive day outdoors. Don't miss out on this lively Thanksgiving tradition!
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, goes out toward the International Rose Garden, then 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.
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 1, 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: THE EVENT IS CAPPED AT 2,500 PARTICIPANTS! AND THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION. REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR ENTRY!
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 1, 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: THE EVENT IS CAPPED AT 2,500 PARTICIPANTS! AND THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION. REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR ENTRY!
Approximately $25,000 of registration fees benefit The Oregon Zoo.
Races
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Turkey TROT - 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024
$38.10
We are going back to scheduled start times of 7:30 AM for runners and 7:45AM for walkers 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. NEW for 2024!! Registration is capped at 2,500 and there is no day of race registration -
Tot Trot (0-4 Years Old - 1/8 Mile) & Gobble Gallop (5-10 Years Old - 1/4 Mile) at Zoo Elephant Plaza
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024
$27.50
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 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, 2024 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. $2.02 Fee
Thu 28th November 2024
$19.02
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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