Join in the fun for the 8th Annual Montlake Community Club 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Run, with 100% of net proceeds benefiting the University District Food Bank. The 2023 Montlake Turkey Trot is an amazing community run event. Come out to run, jog, or walk at your own pace while maintaining the spirit of Montlake's annual tradition and maximizing support for the University District Food Bank. The race course takes you through the fantastic Washington Park Arboretum.
Please note: There are no dogs allowed for safety and due to insurance stipulations. Even if a dog is normally great around other pets and kids, running in a crowded race environment with other kids and animals can often illicit unusual responses from animals. Please leave your furry friends at home for this event.
Strollers are welcome, but we do ask that you start in the back of the race corral so runners who are participating for a competitive time don't risk injury trying to get past the moving wheels. Please also note that the trails within the arboretum can be muddy and have damp plant debris on them, so if you plan to use a stroller, we recommend one that is easily used over various path surfaces, and make sure your stroller passenger is suited for the chilly, rainy weather that is common this time of year.
Registration fees
5K run/walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00Sep 15 – Nov 11
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$40.00Nov 12 – Nov 19
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$45.00Nov 20 – Nov 22
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$55.00Nov 23 – Nov 23
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Kids .5 & 1-mile run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Sep 15 – Nov 11
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$25.00Nov 12 – Nov 19
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$30.00Nov 20 – Nov 22
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$40.00Nov 23 – Nov 23
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Untimed 5k or 1k walk Closed
Online registration closed-
We are offering an untimed walk category for the race this year, to allow access for individuals who'd like to do a shorter distance or just have a leisurely stroll with their families without runners. Please note, this race is untimed, so you will no receive results in this category.
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$35.00Sep 15 – Nov 11
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$40.00Nov 12 – Nov 19
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$45.00Nov 20 – Nov 22
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$55.00Nov 23 – Nov 23
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Packet Pickup
There will be two packet pickup options prior to the race. While we will have packet pickup on race day starting at 7:30AM, we STRONGLY encourage you to pick up your packet in advance to minimize race-day lines.
Pre-Race Packet PIckup on Sunday 11/19: 11:00 am - 3pm at Glam & Tonics (2302 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112)
Pre-Race Packet Pickup on Wednesday 11/22: 2:00pm - 5:00pm at Fuel Coffee (2300 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112)
Fuel Coffee: RACEDAY STARTING AT 7:30 AM. FREE COFFEE for race participants.
2300 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Event schedule
- Thu, November 23, 2023 7:30 AM - Check-in/Packet Pick Up
- Thu, November 23, 2023 9:00 AM - 5k Turkey Trot
- Thu, November 23, 2023 9:45 AM - Kids 1 Mile Walk/Run
- Thu, November 23, 2023 9:50 AM - Kids 0.5 Mile Walk/Run
Contact information
- Event contact
- Josh Oliveri - Race Director
- Phone
- 503-926-2497