2023 - Whitefish Turkey Trot

5K Run/Walk

THE WHITEFISH TURKEY TROT HAS REACHED CAPACITY. Thank you to everyone who signed up — despite increasing the number of spots in the race this year, we still filled up in RECORD TIME!  Due to race-day logistics planned for the number of participants currently registered, we ask that you PLEASE do not show up on Thanksgiving if you have not already registered.  What's better than showing up for an event you didn't register for? VOLUNTEERING! You can still sign up as a volunteer to help us put on the Whitefish Turkey Trot by visiting the Volunteer tab on the website, or email the race director at micahddrew@outlook.com. Thank you! **New for 2023, the course will run clockwise** The 3.1 mile course begins on Junes Way in front of the North Valley Food Bank. Participants will run or walk south on Flathead Ave and turn right onto O'Brien Ave. Participants will then turn left on West 7th St (crossing to the sidewalk), right on Karrow, right on West 3rd St, right on Geddes Ave, and left on West 5th St as it turns into Flint Ave. Trotters will turn left on Scott Ave and cross the Whitefish River on the footbridge, and make right turns on East 4th St and Baker Ave, running through downtown Whitefish back toward the start. Trotters will make a final right turn on Junes Way and run through the finish arch back at the North Valley Food Bank. The route will be marked and volunteer course marshals will help direct participants along the route.  Please be advised that weather conditions are variable, and there is a high likelihood of snow and/or ice on the course. While we will do our best to use sand or salt to provide a safe start and finish area, the rest of the course will be left up to Mother Nature. We highly recommend bringing Yaktrax or ice spikes for your running shoes! Parking will be available courtesy of The Wave Aquatic & Fitness Center in the nearby parking lot.