ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo

The ORRC Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo is a multi-generational family event. Runners and walkers of all abilities love the 5K, untimed out-and-back course.  The event starts at The Oregon Zoo by the Forestry Center and the Max station, then goes out toward the International Rose Garden, and finishes inside The Oregon Zoo at the Elephant Plaza. The Tot Trot (children 0- 4 years old) and the Gobble Gallop (for children between 5 and 10 years old) events follow the 5K at the Elephant plaza inside the zoo.

Every entrant in the 5K and kids events receive an awesome beanie hat and chocolate turkey. There will be no shirts this year, but we are bringing back medals for all finishers.

PLEASE NOTE: The event is capped for non-ORRC members at 2,200 participants! The deadline to register is Thursday, November 19, 2026, and there is no day of race registration. Register early to ensure your entry!

Start Line Note: The last start is at 7:39 (for slower walkers, and families with strollers).

THERE IS NO LATE START! Plan to be at the Zoo NO LATER than 7:00am to have time to park, pick up your bibs, go to the bathroom, etc. before the start. If you arrive late, you might not be able to complete the entire course before it closes.

Approximately $25,000 of registration fees benefit The Oregon Zoo.