About this Event
The Turkey Trot 5K in Yelm is an in-person Thanksgiving Day event for the general public. sign up through our link: https://forms.gle/4JuDwgvmCn9UbFdC6
Partnered with City of Yelm Parks & Recreation
Date: Thanksgiving Day -- November 26th, 2026
Check-in Location: Yelm Community Center -- 301 2nd St SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Race Location: Yelm-Tenino Trail (right next to the community center!)
Check-in: 8:00 AM | Raffle: 8:30 AM | Race: 9:00 AM
📣 Important Shirt Update
Shirt orders will take place until (11/7/2025)
You can still sign up for the Turkey Trot using this form and you’ll still receive a raffle ticket for participating!
Please complete the form above to register.
- Shirts are guaranteed for anyone registered by November 7, 2025 and available to pick-up on race day.
- Although the race and raffle are free, please register if you want to get your shirt!
- We will call you to take payment for shirt -- ($30)
- Those registering for race on day of can purchase shirt while supplies last.
- Check-in opens 1 hour before the fun run.
- All participants of the Turkey Trot 5k will be entered in to raffle.
- This 5k is open to everyone -- all fitness levels and ages are welcome to run, walk, skip to the finish line! Feel free to show up in your most festive turkey day outfit!
Our Turkey Trot 5k Is More Than A Fun Run
It's a way to give back to Yelm. All collected money (minus shirt costs) will be donated to a local charity, chosen by one lucky raffle winner drawn from our participants.
By joining in, you’re not only running miles but also helping us spread kindness and support in our community. Thank you for being part of this tradition!
Click this link to see the list of local charities to choose from.
We can’t wait to trot with you this Thanksgiving!
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301 2nd St SE, 301 2nd Street Southeast, Yelm, United States
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