2026 Snohomish County Turkey Trots: Thanksgiving Day Runs Near Seattle

Snohomish County Turkey Trots return on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. This guide covers the confirmed Mukilteo 5K, 10K and kids half-mile dash and Marysville 5K, with an Arlington event update, current entry fees and direct registration links.

Last verified: November 5, 2026. Prices and availability can change; check the linked organizer pages before registering or heading out. All race times below are local Pacific time.

Thanksgiving morning in Snohomish County usually starts one of two ways. You can stay home, drink coffee, watch the parade and start thinking about everything you’re going to eat later. Or you can lace up your running shoes, throw on a ridiculous turkey hat and convince the family that running a few miles before Thanksgiving dinner is somehow a good idea.

For a lot of families around Snohomish County, the second option has become a Thanksgiving tradition. Whether you are trying to set a personal best, walk a 5K with the family or simply earn psychological permission for a second piece of pie, here are the local races to consider for 2026.

2026 Snohomish County Turkey Trots at a Glance

Mukilteo Turkey Trot 2026

The Mukilteo Turkey Trot returns for its 12th year with 5K and 10K courses through Harbour Pointe. Both distances use closed roads and welcome walkers, runners of different paces and strollers. Pets are not allowed on the course.

The first 1,200 registrants receive custom pajama pants, and the top three finishers in each age group win a pumpkin pie. That’s considerably more useful on Thanksgiving than another plastic trophy.

Mukilteo Turkey Trot Quick Facts

• Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
• Start times: 10K at 7:30 AM; kids half-mile dash at 8:00 AM; 5K at 8:15 AM
• Location: Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Boulevard, Mukilteo, WA 98275
• Distances: 5K and 10K
• Strollers: Permitted
• Pets: Not permitted on the course
• Organizer: Snohomish Running Company

Mukilteo Registration and Pricing

• Standard 5K: $50 race fee + $4.00 signup fee
• Standard 10K: $60 race fee + $4.60 signup fee
• Student 5K (ages 3–18): $45 + $3.70 signup fee
• Student 10K (ages 3–18): $50 + $4.00 signup fee
• Kids half-mile dash: $15 race fee + $1.90 signup fee; starts at 8:00 AM

These are the fees displayed on the organizer-linked RunSignup registration form on November 5, 2026. RunSignup notes that processing fees may vary slightly per registrant. Confirm the final total at checkout.

Register for the 2026 Mukilteo Turkey Trot · Official event times and entry details · Mukilteo Turkey Trot organizer website

If your Thanksgiving plans are in Mukilteo, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Everett or South Snohomish County, this is a race I would look at first.

Marysville Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run 2026

Marysville’s Thanksgiving morning 5K takes place at the Ebey Waterfront Trail. The City of Marysville’s calendar and registration listing both confirm the 2026 event.

The race is open to all ages, and participants can run or walk. You don’t need to show up looking like you are headed to the Olympic Trials: holiday outfits are encouraged. Every participant receives a medal, with ribbons for the top three in each age division. The race is chip timed for those who want an official time.

Marysville Turkey Trot Quick Facts

• Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
• Start: 9:00 AM
• Packet pickup: From 8:00 AM on race day only
• Distance: 5K run/walk
• Cost: $25, as listed by the city and registration page on November 5, 2026
• Location: Ebey Waterfront Trail, 1225 3rd Street, Marysville, WA 98270
• Chip timed: Yes
• Dogs: Please leave them at home

Marysville Registration Deadline

Registration closes Monday, November 23, 2026, at noon. There is no race-day registration. So this isn’t one where I would recommend waking up Thanksgiving morning and deciding at the last minute that today is the day you become a runner. Register ahead of time.

Register for the 2026 Marysville Turkey Trot · City of Marysville official event details

Arlington Turkey Trot Fun Run 2026

The City of Arlington’s official 2026 events schedule lists a Turkey Trot Fun Run on Thanksgiving and directs readers to the Arlington Runners Club. Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, in 2026.

The calendar listing confirms the planned event, but it does not provide a complete race plan. We have not verified a 2026 start time, exact venue, distance, price or registration link. Previous descriptions of a 9:00 AM start or a route through Haller Park should not be used to plan this year’s race.

Arlington Turkey Trot Quick Facts

• Date: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, based on the city’s annual schedule
• Community: Arlington, Washington
• Event: Turkey Trot Fun Run
• Start time, exact venue, distance, cost and registration: Not yet verified

If you live in Arlington, Smokey Point, Lakewood or northern Snohomish County, keep an eye on the Arlington Runners Club’s event announcements as Thanksgiving gets closer. Confirm the final details with the organizer before making plans.

What About a Stanwood or Lynnwood Turkey Trot?

Previous versions of this guide included a Stanwood Thanksgiving run and a separate Lynnwood race. We have not verified current organizer details for either event for 2026, so they are not on the confirmed race list.

Event schedules, locations and organizers change from year to year. If a Stanwood or Stanwood-Camano Thanksgiving run is announced, it will need a fresh source check before being added.

Which Snohomish County Turkey Trot Should You Choose?

Choose Mukilteo if…

You want a traditional road-race experience with a choice of 5K or 10K. The roads are closed for the event, the races start early and there is plenty of Thanksgiving spirit. And yes, winning a pumpkin pie is pretty fantastic.

Choose Marysville if…

You want a straightforward, family-friendly 5K. The 9:00 AM start is also nice for anyone who has no interest in waking up before sunrise on Thanksgiving morning. Walkers are welcome, everyone receives a medal and the waterfront setting makes this a fun North Snohomish County option.

Keep Arlington on your radar if…

You live farther north and want something close to home. The Thanksgiving fun run is on Arlington’s 2026 community schedule, but wait for the organizer’s full details before planning your morning.

Tips for Running a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving races tend to attract people who don’t normally enter road races, which is part of what makes them fun. You don’t have to be a serious runner. A few things will make the morning easier.

Register early

Turkey Trots are popular family events, and some races have registration deadlines or limited quantities of race swag. Marysville will not offer race-day registration in 2026.

Dress for Snohomish County in November

That could mean cold. It could mean rain. It could mean surprisingly nice weather. And sometimes it means all three before lunchtime. Dress in layers and check the forecast before heading out.

Don’t experiment with breakfast

Thanksgiving morning isn’t the ideal time to discover what happens when you eat something completely different before running three or six miles. Stick with something familiar. You can experiment with food later. That’s basically the entire point of Thanksgiving.

Give yourself extra time

Parking, packet pickup and bathroom lines can take longer than expected at popular community races. Showing up ten minutes before the start is a great way to turn your Turkey Trot into an unplanned sprint before the race even begins.

Thanksgiving in Snohomish County

Turkey Trots are one of those little traditions that make living in Snohomish County special. You see serious runners chasing a personal record next to families pushing strollers, kids wearing turkey hats and people who freely admit they haven’t run since last Thanksgiving.

Everyone is there for a slightly different reason, but the atmosphere is almost always fun. Then the race ends, everyone heads home and Thanksgiving officially begins. Whether you choose Mukilteo, Marysville or another verified local Thanksgiving run, it’s a pretty great way to start the holiday.

And if you’ve never done one? Maybe 2026 is your year. Just remember that signing up for a 5K doesn’t technically require you to skip the pumpkin pie afterward. At least that’s the rule we’re going with.

More Things to Do Around Snohomish County

Looking for more local events, communities and things to do around Snohomish County? The Madrona Group regularly shares community events, neighborhood information and resources for people who live here or are thinking about moving here. Explore our Greater Seattle Area Blog and local community guides as you plan the holiday season.

Looking farther south? Compare our 2026 King County Turkey Trots guide. For holiday outings after Thanksgiving, browse the Snohomish County tree lighting and holiday events guide. Our Snohomish County community guide helps you explore the towns beyond race morning.

Snohomish County Turkey Trots FAQ

When are Snohomish County Turkey Trots in 2026?

The confirmed Mukilteo and Marysville races take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Arlington’s city schedule lists a Thanksgiving fun run, but its full race details remain unverified.

What time does the Mukilteo Turkey Trot start?

On November 26, 2026, the Mukilteo 10K starts at 7:30 AM, the kids half-mile dash at 8:00 AM and the 5K at 8:15 AM. The event is based at Kamiak High School.

How much is the Mukilteo Turkey Trot?

As checked November 5, 2026, standard 5K entry is $50 plus a $4.00 signup fee and standard 10K entry is $60 plus a $4.60 signup fee. Student 5K is $45 plus $3.70; student 10K is $50 plus $4.00. The kids half-mile dash is $15 plus $1.90. Confirm the final checkout total.

When does Marysville Turkey Trot registration close?

Registration closes Monday, November 23, 2026, at noon. There is no race-day registration. The November 26 race starts at 9:00 AM, with race-day packet pickup from 8:00 AM. The city lists a $25 entry fee.

Are the Arlington Turkey Trot details confirmed?

The City of Arlington’s 2026 annual schedule lists a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Fun Run. The start time, exact venue, distance, entry fee and registration details have not been verified. Confirm them with Arlington Runners Club before making plans.

Can I walk or bring a stroller or dog?

Mukilteo welcomes participants of different paces and strollers, but does not allow pets on the course. Marysville welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and asks participants to leave dogs at home. Check the organizer’s current course and accessibility guidance before registering.