The 11th Annual Savage Family Turkey Trot 5k (Run/Walk)
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location South Portland, Maine
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 11th Annual Savage Family Turkey Trot 5k (Run/Walk) in South Portland, Cumberland, on Thursday, November 26, 2026! This heartwarming Thanksgiving morning tradition brings the community together in honor of Nathan Savage, an avid runner and family man whose legacy lives on through this inspiring event. Since its inception in 2016, the Turkey Trot has made a significant impact by raising over $120,000 for local youth programs, including scholarships and community initiatives like the South Portland Food Cupboard and the SoPo Skate Park.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a brisk walk with family and friends, the 5k course promises to be a fun and uplifting experience. With 100% of the race proceeds benefiting the children of South Portland, you can feel great about participating in this meaningful event. Mark your calendars and prepare to trot for a cause this Thanksgiving – we can't wait to see you there!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a brisk walk with family and friends, the 5k course promises to be a fun and uplifting experience. With 100% of the race proceeds benefiting the children of South Portland, you can feel great about participating in this meaningful event. Mark your calendars and prepare to trot for a cause this Thanksgiving – we can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
Get ready for it.... THIS YEAR MARKS THE 11TH ANNUAL SAVAGE FAMILY TURKEY TROT!! It amazes me what we have accomplished as a community. I had no idea that this race would make such an impact on the families of South Portland and I have all of you to thank for it!!
My kids (who were almost 7 yrs old at the time) and I decided to create this Thanksgiving morning event back in 2016 to honor their dad Nathan. Nathan was an avid runner, biker, triathlete and family man who lost his life to a fatal heart attack on July 2, 2016, just three weeks before he was set to compete in his first full Ironman event, and just months prior to his 40th birthday.
We work solely as volunteers and give 100% of our profits back to the kids of South Portland. Most of the money has gone to the Nathan Savage Memorial Fund, a scholarship account through the South Portland Community Center that gives financial assistance to any child wanting to participate in one of their youth development programs. It has been a huge success. We also have given to such things as The South Portland Food Cupboard, The SoPo Skate Park, local soccer scholarships, shoe donations, etc.
SINCE 2016 WE HAVE DONATED OVER $120K BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY!!!
I would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support, as their donations pay for the cost of the race so that your registration fees go directly to the kids!
We look forward to seeing you all next month!
Thank you, thank you, thank you...
Nellie, Reese, Maizie, and Charlie Savage
My kids (who were almost 7 yrs old at the time) and I decided to create this Thanksgiving morning event back in 2016 to honor their dad Nathan. Nathan was an avid runner, biker, triathlete and family man who lost his life to a fatal heart attack on July 2, 2016, just three weeks before he was set to compete in his first full Ironman event, and just months prior to his 40th birthday.
We work solely as volunteers and give 100% of our profits back to the kids of South Portland. Most of the money has gone to the Nathan Savage Memorial Fund, a scholarship account through the South Portland Community Center that gives financial assistance to any child wanting to participate in one of their youth development programs. It has been a huge success. We also have given to such things as The South Portland Food Cupboard, The SoPo Skate Park, local soccer scholarships, shoe donations, etc.
SINCE 2016 WE HAVE DONATED OVER $120K BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY!!!
I would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support, as their donations pay for the cost of the race so that your registration fees go directly to the kids!
We look forward to seeing you all next month!
Thank you, thank you, thank you...
Nellie, Reese, Maizie, and Charlie Savage
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The 11th Annual Savage Family Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Short Sleeved Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
T-shirts for those who register before 11/17 at midnight. T-shirt pickup and same day registrations starts at 8a, race starts at 9am.
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