Salem Run'ucopia Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 6k/10k/15k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Salem Run'ucopia Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot will take place on November 27, 2025, at Salem Riverfront Park, Salem, OR. This event features multiple race distances and promises a fun-filled atmosphere ahead of Thanksgiving celebrations. You can find more details and register on the official race page: Salem Run'ucopia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Strollers: Yes, strollers are okay.
• Dogs: No dogs please. Please leave them at home.
• Registration: Yes, you can still register with this page up until Thanksgiving morning.
• Race Changes: Yes, you can change races by going to your profile in RunSignUp and choosing "change event."

🎶 Event Highlights

• Atmosphere: Music, cowbell, good times… Run’ucopia is a Salem tradition.
• Course: The course will cross the new bridge through one of the largest interconnected urban park systems in the nation.
• Family Fun: Bring your family and friends and engage in some healthy activity before your feast.
• Experience: This is a tradition of friends, family, and competitors.

📏 Race Distances

• 1K Kids Run: Free for kids aged 6 & under. Just sign the form on race day.
• 6K Run/Walk: Approximately 4 miles.
• 10K Run: 6.2 miles.
• 15K Run: 9.3 miles.

📍 Location and Schedule

• Venue: Riverfront Park, Salem, Oregon. Start/Finish at the pavilion.
• Date & Time: Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025. Schedule:
• 8:00 am - Check-in opens at the pavilion. Grab your bib.
• 8:45 am - 1K Kids race: 9:10 am - Race start for 15K: 9:12 am - Race start for 10K: 9:14 am - Race start for 6K.

🏅 Awards and Post-Race Fun

• Post-Race: Check the raffle to see if you won.
• Awards: 6K awards at 9:50 am. Hot chocolate & coffee available until supplies run out.
• Photo Ops: Commemorative photos will be taken.
• 10K & 15K: Awards will be handed out at 10:15 am.

🛤️ The Course

• Route: A beautiful tour of the largest interconnected urban park system in the United States.
• 6K Course: Approximately 4 miles, featuring more of Minto Brown Island Park.
• 10K & 15K: Deeper into Minto Brown Island Park: marked by signs and volunteers.
• Check Routes: View the courses for 6K, 10K, and 15K.

🎉 Community Contributions

• Gratitude Board: Express what you are grateful for on the giant chalkboard.
• Charity Partnerships: Donations to our charity partners are encouraged.
• Outward Church: Participating in the annual Thanksgiving Meal Program.
• Salem Harvest: Also a charity partner, guiding runners around the course.

💰 Registration and Discounts

• Entry Fees: There is a small online sign-up fee. Register early for the best price.
• Family Discount: Available for families of 4+. Register online by November 26.
• Raffle: Check out raffle items after you get your bib.
• Sponsors: Gallagher's Fitness Resources, Dutch Bros Coffee, FastSigns South Salem are sponsors.

📞 Contact Information

• Email: For questions, please email the Race Director at info@runinsalem.com.
• Phone: Call or text at 503.750.9245 for inquiries.
• Clean Event: This is a minimalist & green event: please use recycling bins.
• More Information: Visit our webpage for FAQs at www.RuninSalem.com.

🏁 Get Ready!

Come early, enjoy the music, and get pumped up for this exciting event!