Thanksgiving In Portland Means Running. Time To Pick The Right Race.

By WW Culture Staff

Tofurky Trot

Tofurky's run raises money for local vegan organizations. The 5K run goes through Mount Tabor Park with vegan food at the finish line. Mount Tabor Park, picnic area A, on the north side of the park. $25 adult pre-registration, $30 day of event. Minors $12.50-$15. Children under 5 free. Nov. 27. 9 am. tofurky.com.


Turkeython

A 5K run/walk, a 10K run, a two-person team 10K relay, and a kid's race around the mall in Tigard. Bridgeport Village, 7455 SW Bridgeport Road. 5K run/walk $40 adult registration, minors $25. 10K run $45 adult registration, minors $25. Kid's race free. $5 extra day of event. Nov. 27. 8:15 am. turkeython.com.


Oregon Zoo Turkey Trot

A 4-mile run and fitness walk, starting at 8 am, and a half-mile Tot Trot, beginning at 9:30 am. A portion of Turkey Trot proceeds will fund animal care and programs at the zoo. Cheatham Hall (World Forestry Center), 4033 SW Canyon Road. Turkey Trot $35 adult registration, kids 11 and under $20, Tot Trot $20. Nov. 27. 8 am. oregonzoo.org.

Give n' Gobble

Along with accepting non-perishable food donations, the race funds Helping Hands food bank's annual expenses. 10K run, 5K run or 5K walk. Sherwood High School, 16956 SW Meinecke Road, Sherwood. Nov. 27. 9 am. $25-$35. givengobble.com.


Winter Wonderland of Lights Run

Runs of 2, 4 and 6 miles around Portland International Raceway's holiday light display. Portland International Raceway, 1940 N Victory Blvd. $40 pre-registration, $45 day of race, $25 minors. Nov. 29. 5 pm. aasportsltd.com.


Hot Buttered Run

Three runs, from 1K to 12K, with hot buttered rum (or hot chocolate if you're underage) waiting at the finish line. Esther Short Park, 415 W 6th St., Vancouver, Wash. $15-$55. Nov. 30. 8 am. energyevents.com.


The Ugly Sweater Run

Wear an ugly holiday sweater, obviously. The 5K route includes hot-chocolate stations. Your choice of Angry Orchard hard cider or Samuel Adams Boston lager at the finish line. Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $35 pre-registration, $40 day of event. Nov. 30. 9 am. theuglysweaterrun.com.

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