'Turkey Trot' rolls into town November 20 | Community Spirit

Hopelink's annual "Turkey Trot" returns to downtown Kirkland on Sunday, November 20 to raise money for low-income families in east and north King County who are struggling to get through the challenging winter months.

Drivers should expect traffic delays in downtown Kirkland during the event. 

The Turkey Trot includes a 5K walk and "fun run" so that participants can enjoy a leisurely walk or an invigorating run! The course stretches from Marina Park to Carillon Point and back.

Turkey Trot proceeds help Hopelink provide emergency services for low-income families in our community during a time when they face added seasonal pressures - such as higher home heating costs and additional food needs.

Registration festivities for both events begin at 10 a.m. The run starts at 11 a.m. and the walk follows at 11:05 a.m. 

You can register online now. Early bird registration (by November 13) is $30 per person and $25 per person with a team miniumum of four. Registration after November 13, including day of event, is $40 per person, or $35 per person for teams of four or more. Strollers and pets are free!

All pre-registered participants will receive a Hopelink Turkey Trot 2011 T-shirt. Runners and walkers alike are encouraged to seek pledges, and those who collect donations of $100 or more will be entered in a drawing for prizes.

Download or view the 2011 Hopelink Turkey Trot Brochure for more information.

Commuters should expect traffic delays on the day of the event at the following roads:

• Southbound lane of Lake Street South from Central Way to 5th Avenue South will close at 11 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes
• Eastbound and Westbound lanes of Kirkland Avenue from Lake Shore Plaza Drive to Lake Street South will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Commuters should watch for increased pedestrian traffic on the following roads from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

• Lake Street South from Kirkland Avenue to Lake Washington Blvd. 
• Lake Washington Blvd. from Lake Street South to Lakeview Drive

• Kirkland Avenue from Lake Street South to Lake Shore Plaza Drive