Mountain Valley Turkey Trot - La Grande, OR

Mountain Valley Turkey Trot - La Grande, OR takes place in La Grande, Oregon, on November 21, 2026, with a single 5K starting at 9:00 a.m. Held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, it is a classic turkey trot at the 3.1-mile distance for the local community and anyone visiting for the holiday.

A turkey trot is often the last race of the year, which makes it a good moment either to run a fast 5K or simply to get out with family before the holiday. If you want the fast version, keep a weekly session of short repeats at 5K effort in the six weeks beforehand and do a steady 4- to 5-mile run on weekends. If you want the family version, a month of easy jogging or brisk walking three times a week is plenty. Whatever your goal, go out a little conservatively in the first mile and let the effort build.