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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
300 W Valley View Rd, Talent OR
5K
32–48°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
38–61°F
dry
2024
24–36°F
rain
2023
32–52°F
dry
2022
32–45°F
dry
2021
36–55°F
dry
2020
29–45°F
dry
2019
28–34°F
rain
2018
43–57°F
dry
2017
41–55°F
rain
2016
35–46°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
32°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Come to Talent, Oregon for our Thanksgiving run! We will be hosting a food drive for the SOU food bank and a portion of the proceeds will go to SOR Student Runners Programs which include Shoes for Kids (provides shoes to Jr. High and High School athletes who would like to participate in Cross Country and Track but cannot afford proper running shoes), KidsRunFree (provides free entry to all SOR races for kids 18 & under), and XC Project (provides timing support for schools during cross country season).
When - November 26, 2025
Free Turkey Dash Kids Run( 8 and Under)8:00AM| 8 Mile Run 8:15AM|5k Run/Walk 8:30AM|2 Mile Family Run/Walk 8:40AM $20 for members| $25 for non members| Youth 18 and Under are free. Family Pricing available for this event, this is for families and families with extended family in town for the holidays, only.
Where - Cummins 300 W Valley View Rd, Talent, Oregon 97540
Packet Pick Up - November 25th from 3:30-8pm at Legend Cider Co. Talent Taphouse, 245 W Valley View, Talent, Oregon 97540. Packet pick up is also available from 7-8am on the day of the race. NO IN PERSON REGISTRATION will be offered.
Participants will receive a custom race bib and finishers medal. No age group awards.
NO DOGS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS OR SKATES PERMITTED.
*Races are on public roads and trails that ARE NOT closed to cars, pedestrian or cyclist. Please use caution while on public roadways and paths.
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