Thank You for Making
Tofurky Trot 2025
the Biggest Trot Ever!
This year’s Thanksgiving Tofurky Trot was a fantastic outpouring of community spirit, bringing together fun costumes, happy dogs, and plenty of fresh air.
The rain cleared just in time, and over 1,400 Trotters—our biggest turnout ever—came together to celebrate a joyful Thanksgiving morning. Participants filled the course with energy and compassion as we trotted in support of farm sanctuaries and plant-based, humane holiday traditions.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this the most memorable Tofurky Trot yet!
Tofurky Trot 2025!
Chasing Compassion: November 27, 2025 - Save the Date
Tofurky Trot Voted 4th Best Fun Run in the United States!
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Chasing Compassion This Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, Portland, OR
Register Now!
Start your Thanksgiving morning with purpose, fresh air, and community spirit at the Portland Tofurky Trot 2025 – “Chasing Compassion!” This family-friendly 5K fun run/walk is back and better than ever, kicking off from the beautifully remodeled Oaks Park Dance Pavilion at 9:00 AM sharp.
Whether you're running, walking, trotting with a stroller, or bringing your friendly pup along for the fun, Tofurky Trot welcomes all ages and fitness levels to join in a celebration of compassion, gratitude, and plant-based living—all to support local farm animal sanctuaries.
Pre-registration extended to 8:00 pm Nov. 26. Day-of-race registration begins at 7:30 am.
What to Expect in 2025
Newly Remodeled Venue: The accessible Oaks Park Dance Pavilion will serve as the starting point, with plenty of space for gathering before and after the event.
Scenic and Accessible Course: Enjoy a fully paved 5K route that crosses the beautiful Sellwood Bridge, with just one street crossing. It’s the same beloved course as 2024!
Warm Treats Inside: After your trot, head inside for free vegan snacks, coffee, and warm beverages—a perfect reward for a morning well spent.
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.
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.
Organized by Northwest VEG, this annual event promotes the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle while building a warm and welcoming community of compassionate individuals.
What People Loved in 2024
“I flew in from Dallas to do this—what better way to spend Thanksgiving than helping animals?”
“I loved being surrounded by people who care about animals and the planet.”
“Great for my kids!”
“The views from the bridge and the snacks afterward were a bonus!”
Last year’s Trot saw a record-breaking 1,318 participants, making it one of the largest vegan-friendly races in the country. Let’s make 2025 even bigger and better!
A Big Thanks to our Sponsors:
bodyRIOT and RoadRunners Sports
bodyRIOT is a new multi-modality yoga, fitness, and recovery studio opening in Sellwood in February 2026. yogaRIOT has been part of the Sellwood community for over a decade, and now bodyRIOT expands the vision to include strength training, recovery services, and community connection through an in-house café, Attention Coffee. bodyRIOT will give Trotters an Attention coffee at the Trot and lead some on-site stretching and warm downs.
RoadRunner Sports: World’s largest running and walking store, will host a packet pickup event the weekend before the race, where Tofurky Trotters have the option to pick up their race bib and t-shirts early, and enjoy a VIP shopping discount code for in-store purchases. Find them at 29 NW 23rd Place in Portland.
TICKET PRICES
Regular Tickets: October 31 to November 26, 7 pm (Shirt presales ends Oct. 30)
Child (ages 0-6) (all dates) Free
Youth (ages 7-17) $20
Adult (18+) $30
Day of Race: Opens 7:30 am November 27
Child (ages 0-6) (all dates) Free
Youth (ages 7-17) $25
Adult (18+) $35
T-shirts or Hooded Sweatshirt only - Presales ended October 30. A limited number of T-shirts and sweatshirts will be available for purchase at the packet pickup or on the day of the race. Some vintage Tofurky Trot T-shirts will also be available for purchase on the day of the race.
Youth Long-Sleeve T-shirt $17
Adult Long-Sleeve T-shirt $18
Adult Hooded Sweatshirt $40
Feeling the Veggie Vibes?
Come in costume and enter to win!
Seth Tibbott, Tofurky founder, will award prizes to the three best costumes.
Costumes at the 2024 Tofurky Trot. Photo Credit - Cara hawkins
FARM SANCTUARIES TO BENEFIT FROM THE TOFURKY TROT
In 2024, the Tofurky Trot raised more than $15,000 to benefit local farm sanctuaries. We hope to raise as much to benefit farm sanctuaries in 2025. Sanctuaries that will benefit in 2025 include:
TROT DAY SCHEDULE
7:30–8:30 AM: Trot check-in and same-day registration. Enjoy free warm and cool beverages as you wait to kick off the Trot.
9:00 AM: Trot kick off from the Oaks Park Roller Rink (7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland OR, 97202)
Post-Trot: Enjoy free vegan bites.
PARKING
Oaks Park charges a $4 fee for parking. We encourage all who attend to carpool, cycle, or take public transportation. More information about parking can be found on the Oaks Park website.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
We need approximately 60 volunteers to help the morning of the Trot or to help publicize the Trot before hand. Volunteer roles include positions that are indoor-only and may be done seated; positions that require walking the course; positions that are a mix of indoor and outdoor help that require some limited walking, but no additional physical tasks.
Thank you for making this event possible! We couldn’t do it without you.
If you are interested in joining our committee to plan the 2025 Tofurky Trot, or in helping plan other Northwest VEG events, please email volunteer@nwveg.org.
The 2025 course starts near the Dance Pavilion of Oaks Amusement Park, does a short loop around the south parking lot and then heads down the Springwater Corridor to the Sellwood Bridge, crosses the bridge and back again, and then returns on the Springwater Corridor back to the start in Oaks Amusement Park with a reverse loop through the parking lot.
Tofurky Trot Course 2025
Turklet - a 10-year-old rescued turkey living at Wildings Forest Sanctuary. Photo Credit: Beth Lily Redwood
Photo credit: Amit Zinman