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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Mountain Valley Therapy, La Grande OR
5K
30–43°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
32–48°F
dry
2024
36–42°F
rain
2023
30–42°F
dry
2022
23–42°F
dry
2021
27–43°F
dry
2020
23–43°F
dry
2019
27–42°F
dry
2018
36–39°F
dry
2017
34–48°F
rain
2016
27–45°F
rain
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About this race
Get ready for Thanksgiving dinner with a 3.2 mile fun run or walk through Island City, OR ending and beginning at Mountain Valley Therapy parking lot.
The Thanksgiving tradition, organized by MVT/MVFH, is an all-ages family event that raises money each year for a local non-profit. This year all proceeds will benefit the Friday Backpack Program .
The Turkey Trot is a family event that has something for everyone! Come run, walk and cheer all while benefitting a great new organization that promotes physical activity in our grade schools.
Register online today!
To find out more about the Turkey Trot, contact Danielle at [email protected]
What is the Friday Backpack Program?
Union County Friday Backpack (UCFBP) is a nonprofit organization based in La Grande, Oregon, dedicated to preventing weekend hunger among elementary students (K–5) throughout Union County. With approximately 60% of local students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, many children face food insecurity when school meals are unavailable. During the school year, volunteers pack and distribute weekend food bags through elementary schools in La Grande, Island City, Elgin, Imbler, Cove, Union, and North Powder, ensuring children in need have access to supplemental food outside of school.
For more information on the Friday Backpack Program, check out their website! Friday Backpack Program Website
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