# Montlake Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run

> Event for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Where: Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112
- Ages: All ages; dedicated Kids Dash for children ages 2–10; paved stroller-friendly botanical park route
- Price: $15 for Kids Dash; $35–$45 for 5K; 100% of proceeds benefit the University District Food Bank
- Organizer: University District Food Bank & Montlake Community Club
- Official page: https://www.udistrictfoodbank.org/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about
Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/montlake-turkey-trot-5k-and-kids-fun-run--listing-f6c3da0941e54b7230a886a9

## About

Experience Thanksgiving morning surrounded by the towering pines, Japanese maples, and autumn foliage of the Washington Park Arboretum! Organized as the signature holiday fundraiser for the University District Food Bank, the Montlake Turkey Trot features a scenic 5K loop along Lake Washington Boulevard and Arboretum Drive, plus a dedicated Kids Run for youngsters.\n\nFamilies jog and walk past the tranquil botanic gardens while contributing directly to emergency food relief for Puget Sound families. The paved Arboretum roadway provides smooth rolling for jogging strollers. Finishers enjoy complimentary warm apple cider, bananas, and holiday pastries, creating an inspiring tradition of gratitude and community giving before heading home for dinner.

## Similar picks in Seattle

- [Magnuson Series Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Kids Dash](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/magnuson-series-thanksgiving-turkey-trot-and-kids-dash--listing-d4a1b8e729c34f5018e664e7) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Warren G. Magnuson Park · All ages · From $10 · checked Nov 4. Run along the scenic shores of Lake Washington on Thanksgiving morning at Seattle popular Magnuson Series Turkey Trot! Staged near Magnuson Park historic naval hangar, this…
- [Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run – Marysville](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/turkey-trot-5k-fun-run-marysville--listing-0789b4de43aa2ae172080c1c) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Ebey Waterfront Trail, Marysville · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 16. Marysville Parks and Recreation's Thanksgiving-morning 5k on the Ebey Waterfront Trail is open to all ages, and participants can run or walk. Holiday costumes are encouraged…
- [Mukilteo Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Little Turkey Trot](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/mukilteo-turkey-trot-5k-10k-and-little-turkey-trot--listing-07d4eb1a52f64c8341b997ba) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM · Kamiak High School, Mukilteo · From $18.36 · checked Nov 7. Snohomish Running Company's 12th annual Mukilteo Turkey Trot runs on Thanksgiving morning at Kamiak High School, with a 5K and a 10K around the Harbour Pointe neighborhood and a…
- [Norpoint Turkey Trot](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/norpoint-turkey-trot--listing-18df6a9b24e9a1e09a1d84dd) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Center at Norpoint, Tacoma · All ages · From $35 · checked Oct 20. Tacoma's original Thanksgiving fun run, billed as a family tradition: a chip-timed 5k and a 3k run or walk through northeast Tacoma, starting and finishing at the Center at…
- [Tacoma City Turkey Trot 5K and Kids 1K](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/tacoma-city-turkey-trot-5k-and-kids-1k--listing-26639757e9244885c5dfca28) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Fleet Feet Tacoma (Proctor District) · All ages · From $10 · checked Oct 27. The Tacoma City Marathon Association calls its Tacoma City Turkey Trot a family affair: a 5K run/walk and a 1K kids run on Thanksgiving morning in Tacoma's Proctor District…
- [8th Annual Maple Valley Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day 5K](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/8th-annual-maple-valley-turkey-trot-thanksgiving-day-5k--listing-28f97d4c5f766d8c8df5d73a) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM · Lake Wilderness Park (start at the Beach House), Maple Valley · All ages · checked Oct 30. A family-friendly Thanksgiving morning walk or trot through Lake Wilderness Park, starting at the Beach House at 9:00 and benefiting the Maple Valley Food Bank. All ages welcome…

## More for families

- [Things to do with kids in King County, WA](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/counties/king-county-wa) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/counties/king-county-wa.md)
- [Thanksgiving break with kids in Seattle](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/thanksgiving) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/thanksgiving.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Seattle — November 2026](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/events/2026-11) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/events/2026-11.md)
- [This weekend in Seattle](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/this-weekend.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Seattle](https://grassyknees.com/seattle) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/seattle.md)