Turkey Trot Tune Up and Kid's Turkey Dash
- Date Sun 15th November 2026
- Time 8:50AM EST
- Location Portland, Maine
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the 5th Annual Turkey Trot Tune Up and Kid's Turkey Dash, taking place on Sunday, November 15th, 2026, in beautiful Portland, Cumberland! This exciting event invites runners of all ages to shake off the cobwebs before the Thanksgiving festivities. Participants can enjoy a scenic 3.5-mile run around Back Cove, perfect for seasoned athletes and casual joggers alike.
But that's not all! Kids aged 2-9 can join in the fun with the Turkey Dash, a delightful 100-meter race where young runners will sport turkey headbands as they dash to the finish. Prizes await the top three finishers in each category, ensuring a spirited competition! With strollers and leashed dogs welcome, this event is truly family-friendly. Registering not only gives you entry into a thrilling post-race raffle but also a chance to savor a delicious pancake breakfast, all while supporting a great cause—50% of proceeds will benefit WinterKids. Join us for a day filled with running, pancakes, and community spirit—it's an event you won't want to miss!
But that's not all! Kids aged 2-9 can join in the fun with the Turkey Dash, a delightful 100-meter race where young runners will sport turkey headbands as they dash to the finish. Prizes await the top three finishers in each category, ensuring a spirited competition! With strollers and leashed dogs welcome, this event is truly family-friendly. Registering not only gives you entry into a thrilling post-race raffle but also a chance to savor a delicious pancake breakfast, all while supporting a great cause—50% of proceeds will benefit WinterKids. Join us for a day filled with running, pancakes, and community spirit—it's an event you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our 5TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT TUNE UP to celebrate our 7th Anniversary! Trot off those race cob webs before the Turkey Trot races come through later in the month and enjoy a lovely run around Back Cove (3.5mi)! We also have a fun TURKEY DASH where kids(ages 2-9) will have turkey headbands and race a 100m before the start of the Tune Up Race. Top 3 M / F / Non-Binary will receive their choice of Starting Line Gear!
Strollers and dogs on leash are welcome to join for the run! We kindly ask that you start at the back of the pack for everyone's safety :).
WITH YOUR REGISTRATION YOU'LL RECEIVE:
* 1 Entry to our post-race raffle with a lot of fun prizes!
* $25 off Physical Therapy Evaluation
WE'RE EXCITED TO HAVE WINTERKIDS AS YOUR BENEFICIARY AGAIN THIS YEAR! THEY WILL RECEIVE 50% OF PROCEEDS AND ANY ADDITIONAL RAFFLE TICKET SALES ON RACE DAY!
As always, we'll be serving up our traditional POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
You'll also have the option to make a DONATION TO WINTERKIDS to support our race beneficiary.
Running, Pancakes, and Charity? Does it get any better?! We hope to see you there!
Strollers and dogs on leash are welcome to join for the run! We kindly ask that you start at the back of the pack for everyone's safety :).
WITH YOUR REGISTRATION YOU'LL RECEIVE:
* 1 Entry to our post-race raffle with a lot of fun prizes!
* $25 off Physical Therapy Evaluation
WE'RE EXCITED TO HAVE WINTERKIDS AS YOUR BENEFICIARY AGAIN THIS YEAR! THEY WILL RECEIVE 50% OF PROCEEDS AND ANY ADDITIONAL RAFFLE TICKET SALES ON RACE DAY!
As always, we'll be serving up our traditional POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
You'll also have the option to make a DONATION TO WINTERKIDS to support our race beneficiary.
Running, Pancakes, and Charity? Does it get any better?! We hope to see you there!
Races
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Turkey Trot Tune Up
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 15th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
Join us for our 5th Annual Turkey Trot Tune Up to celebrate our 7th Anniversary! Getting your trottin' legs ready before the Turkey Trot races come through later in the month and enjoy a lovely run around Back Cove! -
Kid's Turkey Dash
Sun 15th November 2026 (8:50AM EST)
Free
The cutest part of our event where kids up to 9 can participate in our Turkey Dash. A completely free event right before the start of the Tune Up so the whole family can be involved! There will be turkey headbands available for the kiddos for a little extra fun!
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449 Forest Ave Suite 201, Portland, 04103, ME, United States
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