Naselle Turkey Trot

Naselle Turkey Trot takes place in Naselle, Washington, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The event is a single 5K (3.1 miles), the Naselle Turkey Trot 5k, starting at 9:00 a.m. It is a small-community holiday run in southwest Washington, open to runners and walkers who want to get moving before the Thanksgiving meal.

A small-town 5K is a relaxed setting for a first race: there is less crowding at the start, and the distance is manageable for anyone who has been walking or running a few times a week this fall. If you are aiming for a time, two or three weeks of short intervals at a brisk pace, followed by a few easy days, is enough to feel sharp on the morning. Late-November weather on the Washington coast is often wet and cool, so a light rain layer, a hat, and a proper warm-up jog will make the 9:00 a.m. start much more comfortable.