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Swag for all 5k participants!

All virtual and in-person 5k particpants with get a 2024 Turkey Trot awesome trucker hat!

Bring your Hydration Containers!

The Jumping Mouse Turkey Trot 5K adheres to a Leave No Trace policy along the Larry Scott Trail and Waterfront. We will not be providing single use plastic water bottles or paper cups.  You must bring your own hydration container. We will have filling stations at the Start/Finish Line

Jumping Mouse Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Our Annual Turkey Trot 5K is back! You can join us in person on Saturday, Nov 23rd on the Larry Scott Trail, or join virtually the whole week of November 23rd through November 30th

Whether you are in Jefferson County, or participate from afar, let's come together to support children's mental health and Jumping Mouse Children's Center.

  • In-Person 5K Run/Walk starting Oct 1  - $40
  • In-Person Kids Dash (12 and under) - $15
  • Virtual 5K Run/Walk - $40
  • Virtual Kids Dash (12 and under) - $15
  • I prefer my couch - $35 *For those supporters for whom a race isn't an option, but still want an awesome trucker hat! 

Here's how it works:

1) Sign up and choose your option: Virtual runner? In-Person? Relaxing from your couch? It all supports Jumping Mouse kids!

2) You can enter as an individual or as part of a team. And you can raise money on your own personal fundraising page to benefit Jumping Mouse kids. Costumes are encouraged! Best turkey wins a prize. 

3) In-person participants can pick up their bib and awesome trucker hat on Thursday, November 21st at Finnriver Cidery or Friday, November 22nd at The Broken Spoke.  Any unclaimed packets will be available starting at 8AM at the trailhead in the Boat Haven, along with day-of registration.  

4) Virtual participants can pick up their bib and awesome trucker hat on Thursday, November 21st at Finnriver Cidery or on Friday, November 22nd at The Broken Spoke.  Choose your route and complete it during the week of Thanksgiving (November 23-30). Don't forget to snap a picture with your bib #trotforkids

Share your picture/results with us with via social media by tagging us or using #trotforkids. (No social media page? Feel free to email your pictures to brendad@jumpingmouse.org!)

USATF sanctioned events may not permit animals to participate in their races unless they are designated as a service animal. If a service animal is permitted into the race, special accommodations must be made to ensure the safety of all other participants.

Race Packet Pick-up

Bib number & awesome trucker hat pickup will be held from    4- 7 PM on Thursday, November 21st at Finnriver Cidery or Friday, November 22nd from 4-7 PM at The Broken Spoke for both in-person and virtual participants. If neither option work for you, see options below. 

In-person Participants: Day of registration and check-in will open at 8 am at the Larry Scott Trail out of the Boat Haven.Any packets not picked up during the designated pickup days will be available here.  

Please park at the Haines Place Park and Ride next to Safeway and walk to our check in!

1-Mile Kids Fun Run begins at 9 AM

Turkey Trot 5K begins at 9:30 AM 

Virtual Participants: Bib number and awesome trucker hat pick-up for virtual participants is available November 21st and November 22nd between 4- 7PM as addressed above. If those times don't work, you can either contact Brenda at brendad@jumpingmouse.org to coordinate a time to pickup at our office, or you can select the Ship option for an additional charge. 

About Jumping Mouse Children's Center

Jumping Mouse transforms children’s lives by providing expressive mental health therapy for as long as necessary. We nurture each child’s healthy development and supportive relationships at home and in the community.

We see children ages three to twelve for a variety of reasons, most often when they have experienced emotional stress or trauma that has deeply affected them and their families. Some are grieving the loss of someone close to them; others have experienced domestic violence, abuse, or neglect. Sometimes, they are coping with changes in family structure, or a serious illness or medical problem. When these and other stressors affect a child’s ability to communicate, to attend school, or to relate to others, Jumping Mouse can help.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted children's mental health and there is a consistent need for Jumping Mouse services. With your help, no one is ever turned away for inability to pay.