# Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation Turkey Trot and Drumstick Dash

> Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:45 AM
- Where: Union Ridge Elementary School, 330 N 5th Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642
- Ages: All ages; Drumstick Dash for ages 5 and under
- Price: Registration fee on Active.com
- Organizer: Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation
- Official page: https://www.active.com/ridgefield-wa/running/distance-running-races/ridgefield-public-school-foundation-s-10th-annual-turkey-trot-presented-by-the-cowlitz-indian-tribe-and-columbia-credit-union-2026
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Ridgefield's 10th annual Thanksgiving-morning 5K family fun run/walk loops from Union Ridge Elementary through Abrams Park and along Lake River. The Drumstick Dash for children 5 and under (not yet in kindergarten) starts at 8:45 am, before the 9:00 am 5K. Bring non-perishable food, socks or gloves for the Ridgefield Family Resource Center; register by Nov 11 to guarantee a T-shirt.

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