Southern Oregon Runners Turkey Trot

The Southern Oregon Runners Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day running event held in Talent, Oregon, featuring multiple race distances: an 8-mile run, a 5K run/walk, and a 2-mile family run/walk. The event supports local causes, including a food drive for the SOU food bank and programs that provide running shoes and race entries for youth athletes. Participants receive custom race bibs and finisher medals, with no age group awards.

The courses run on public roads and trails, requiring caution as they are not closed to traffic. The event fosters a family-friendly atmosphere with a free kids' dash for children 8 and under. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.