Name: Tofurky Trot
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26
Location: Portland

About the Event

Chase compassion Thanksgiving morning with a vegan and family friendly 5k!

Presented by Northwest Veg, The Tofurky Trot is back with a new scenic and accessible course for 2026! Starting and finishing at OMSI in SE Portland, the trot will start off crossing the Tilikum Bridge, then head north up the west side waterfront path. After turning around, trotters will first head south, then cross Hawthorne Bridge before closing the loop by trotting south on the Eastbank Esplanade back to OMSI.

What to Expect in 2026:

All Are Welcome: Kids, seniors, strollers, and leashed dogs are encouraged to join the fun. It’s not about speed — it’s about celebrating compassion together.
Costume Contest: Get festive! Dress up for the Tofurky-themed costume contest and show off your holiday spirit.
Meet the Cause: Representatives from local farm animal sanctuaries — the event’s beneficiaries will be present to connect with participants and share their mission.
Boka Marimba will be warming trotters up with their high energy African style marimba music from 8-8:45am
Enjoy post trot snacks after finishing

WHY TROT?

The Tofurky Trot is more than just a fun run — it's a meaningful way to kick-off the holiday with heart. Your registration fee helps support Northwest VEG outreach and local farm animal sanctuaries, providing food, shelter, and care for rescued animals.

This annual event promotes the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle while building a warm and welcoming community of compassionate individuals.

TROT DAY SCHEDULE:

7:30–8:30 AM: Trot check-in and same-day registration. Enjoy free beverages as you wait to kick off the Trot.
8:00 AM: Boka Marimba takes the stage to get trotters warm and loosened up
9:00 AM: Trot kicks off
Post-Trot: Enjoy free vegan bites.

PARKING AND TRANSIT:

Both the MAX Orange Line and Portland Streetcar have stops at OMSI/Water Ave adjacent to the starting area
Parking is available in OMSI lots for $5. Payment is through the Passport Parking app or text to pay via signage in the lot

FARM SANCTUARIES TO BENEFIT FROM THE TOFURKY TROT
Over the past 3 years, the Tofurky Trot raised more than $40,000 to benefit local farm sanctuaries. We hope to raise as much to benefit farm sanctuaries in 2026. Sanctuaries that will benefit in 2026 coming soon!

PREVIEW THE NEW COURSE:

Races Offered

Tofurky Trot 5k

Nov 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Portland.

thermostat Temperature

5.5° / 11.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

2.2° / 8.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

4h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

7.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (1.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

85.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:10

nightlight Sunset

17:40

About Portland

Learn more about the host city, Portland.

Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in the Pacific Northwest at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, it is the 28th-most populous city in the United States, sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and fourth-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, with a population of 652,503 at the 2020 census. The Portland metropolitan area, with over 2.54 million residents, is the 26th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Almost half of Oregon's population resides within the Portland metro area. It is the county seat of Multnomah County, the most populous in the state.