Turkey Trot Tune Up and Kid's Turkey Dash

  • Date Sun 16th November 2025
  • Time 8:50AM EST
  • Location Portland, Maine
  • Price Free - $27.50
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of running and community spirit at the 4th Annual Turkey Trot Tune Up and Kid's Turkey Dash on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in beautiful Portland, Cumberland! This festive event is the perfect way to shake off those race cobwebs before the upcoming Turkey Trot races. Lace up your shoes for a scenic 3.5-mile run around Back Cove, where participants of all ages can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery. Little ones aged 2 to 9 can join in the fun with the Turkey Dash, racing 100 meters while sporting adorable turkey headbands!

As part of our anniversary celebration, the event will also feature a delicious post-race pancake breakfast, ensuring everyone leaves with a smile and a full belly. Plus, with every registration, you'll receive fantastic perks such as a free group class card and $25 off a physical therapy evaluation. In the spirit of giving, we are thrilled to announce that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to WinterKids, making this event not only fun but also impactful. So, bring your family, friends, strollers, and leashed dogs for a day filled with running, pancakes, and charity. We can't wait to celebrate with

Organiser's Description

Join us for our 4TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT TUNE UP to celebrate our 6th Anniversary! Shake 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:

* Free Group Class Card
* $25 OFF Physical Therapy Evaluation
* More coming soon...

WE'RE ALSO GOING TO DONATE 50% OF PROCEEDS (FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY MONTH) TO WINTERKIDS!

We'll be serving up a POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST too as part of our anniversary celebration.

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

  • Turkey Trot Tune Up

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sun 16th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $27.50

    Join us for our 4th Annual Turkey Trot Tune Up to celebrate our 6th Anniversary! Shake off those race cob webs before the Turkey Trot races come through later in the month and enjoy a lovely run around Back Cove!
  • Kid's Turkey Dash

    Sun 16th November 2025 (8:50AM EST)

    Free

    The newest addition to our event, we're inviting kids up to 9 to 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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Location

449 Forest Ave Suite 208, Portland, 04103, ME, United States

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