Turkey Trot Tune Up and Kid's Turkey Dash

Sunday, November 15, 2026

8:50 AM EST

Portland, Maine

Free–$38.10 · 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 5th Annual Turkey Trot Tune Up and Kid's Turkey Dash on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in beautiful Portland, Cumberland! This exciting event is the perfect way to shake off those pre-holiday cobwebs while enjoying a scenic 3.5-mile run around Back Cove. Plus, the little ones can join in on the fun with the Kid's Turkey Dash, a short 100-meter race for kids ages 2-9, where they’ll sport adorable turkey headbands and earn medals for their efforts!

Participants will not only experience the joy of running but will also enjoy a post-race pancake breakfast and have the chance to win fun prizes in the raffle. With strollers and leashed dogs welcome, it’s a family-friendly event that supports a great cause—50% of the proceeds will benefit WinterKids, helping children get active outdoors. Don't miss out on the chance to receive exclusive giveaways, including a Turkey Trot branded sweat towel for the first 75 registrants. Join us for a day of running, pancakes, and community spirit—it's an event you won't want to miss!

Races

Turkey Trot Tune Up

Incl. $3.10 Fee

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! The first 75 registrants will receive a Turkey Trot branded sweat towel!

9:00 AM EST

$38.10

Register
Kid's Turkey Dash

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! All participants receive turkey race medals!

8:50 AM EST

Free

Register

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
* 10% off Coupon to Coastal Run
* The FIRST 75 registrants will receive a Turkey Trot branded sweat towel!

Kids Turkey Dash participants will receive Turkey Race Medals :)!

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!