ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo

Event Overview

• Name: ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo
• Date: November 26, 2026
• Location: Outside The Oregon Zoo Main Gate by the Forestry Center, Portland, OR
• URL: Race Registration

Course Details

• Type: Multi-generational family event
• Distance: 5K, untimed out-and-back course
• Starting Point: The Oregon Zoo by the Forestry Center and the Max station
• Finish Line: Inside The Oregon Zoo at the Elephant Plaza

Children's Events

• Tot Trot: For children 0-4 years old
• Gobble Gallop: For children between 5-10 years old
• Location: Elephant Plaza inside the zoo
• Timing: Follows the 5K

Participant Benefits

• Beanie Hat: Every entrant in the 5K and kids events receive an awesome beanie hat
• Chocolate Turkey: Included for all participants
• Medals: Medals for all finishers will be provided
• No Shirts: There will be no shirts this year

Registration Information

• Cap: The event is capped for non-ORRC members at 2,200 participants
• Deadline: Register by Thursday, November 19, 2026
• No Day of Registration: There will be no registration on the day of the race
• Register Early: Ensure your entry by registering early

Start Line Information

• Last Start: The last start is at 7:39
• Family & Strollers: Designed for slower walkers and families with strollers
• Arrival Time: Be at the Zoo NO LATER than 7:00 AM
• Course Closure: Arriving late may prevent you from completing the entire course

Additional Information

• Benefit: Approximately $25,000 of registration fees benefit The Oregon Zoo