8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Location: Maple Valley, WA 98038
Join us for the 8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot 5K benefiting the Maple Valley Food Bank! This year, race t-shirts are an optional extra for an additional $15. They can be added to your registration up until November 1st.
The Maple Valley Turkey Trot is a FUN walk or trot Thanksgiving morning through Lake Wilderness Park organized with the intention of coming together as a community during the Thanksgiving holiday to help those in need. Children in strollers are not required to register (but will not receive shirts). All proceeds raised will go to fund Maple Valley Food Bank Programs as we enter into our organization's busiest season. All ages are welcome! We encourage Thanksgiving costumes & accessories!
Day-Of Schedule:
- Packet pick-up will begin at 7:30 AM on race day.
- The race will begin at the Beach House at Lake Wilderness Park promptly at 9:00 AM.
Race route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6296717431
Parking: Please utilize the lower parking lots at the Lake Wilderness Lodge, nearest the arboretum, or the park parking lots specifically. Upper lots near the lodge will be closed off for safety on the route.
Chip Timing: This event will NOT be timed. A fun-run in its fullest form!
Strollers, Dogs, Bikes, and Water: We encourage the use of jogging strollers along the route of this family-friendly 5K. However, out of consideration for other participants, dogs will not be allowed on the course (with the exception of service dogs). For the safety and convenience of all participants, bikes are NOT permitted. Water stations will be available near the beach house before and after the race.
Accessibility: The course terrain is both paved and gravel, with a slight incline to access the Green to Cedar River Trail from the arboretum. Volunteers will be stationed at these points to assist.
Race Contact Info: Carl Dodd at [email protected]
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
