8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K
About the race
Join us for the 8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot 5K, benefiting the Maple Valley Food Bank. This year's free race t-shirts, supplied by our generous sponsors, are optional, and all t-shirt requests must be submitted by November 1st.
The Maple Valley Turkey Trot is a fun walk or trot on Thanksgiving morning through Lake Wilderness Park, organized to bring the community together during the holiday to help those in need.
Children in strollers do not need to register but will not receive shirts. All proceeds will fund Maple Valley Food Bank programs as the organization enters its busiest season. All ages are welcome, and Thanksgiving costumes and accessories are encouraged.
Courses & distances
8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K
Distance: 3.1 Miles
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM
Race day schedule
Packet pickup
Packet pickup begins at 7:30 AM on race day. Come early for coffee and snacks, photos in the photo booth and with the giant turkey, and music.
Race start
The race begins at the Beach House at Lake Wilderness Park promptly at 9:00.
Race route
Race route map
Advanced packet pickup
To be announced (TBD).
Parking
Please use the lower parking lots at the Lake Wilderness Lodge, nearest the arboretum, or the park parking lots. Upper lots near the lodge will be closed for safety on the route.
Timing
This event will NOT be timed. It is a fun run in its fullest form.
Race contact
For additional questions about this race, contact Carl Dodd at [email protected].
Strollers, dogs, bikes and water
- Jogging strollers are encouraged on this family-friendly 5K.
- Dogs are not allowed on the course, except service dogs.
- Bikes are NOT permitted, as this is a fairly narrow out-and-back course.
- Water stations will be near the beach house before and after the race.
Ticket policy
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
The course
Accessibility
While generally flat, this course may not suit all abilities, as the terrain is both paved and gravel. There is a slight incline to access the Green to Cedar River Trail from the arboretum. Volunteers will be stationed at these points to assist as needed.
Location
City insight: Maple Valley
Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, that functions largely as a commuter town for Seattle, with a population of 28,013 at the 2020 census. The climate is mild with wet winters and dry, mild summers, so spring through early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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