EASTERN OREGON — Before you sit down to a holiday meal this Thanksgiving, consider signing up for a local fun run/walk to support a local organization.

You will burn some calories, get some fresh air and help your neighbors — all before noon!

Baker City

The 17th annual Turkey Trot run/walk to Feed the Hungry is on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, in downtown Baker City. This event is held rain, snow or sunshine.

The event starts at 9 a.m. at Central Park (note the new location). Participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to benefit the Northeast Oregon Compassion Center. Entry is $15. Either register in advance by Nov. 24 at noccbaker.org or same-day registration begins at 7:45 a.m.

The route heads north to Hughes Lane, then back along the Leo Adler Memorial Parkway to finish back in Central Park.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers plus the top three teams.

The Turkey Trot supports the Compassion Center, which opened in November 2000. It provides food, clothing and other community services. For information, visit noccbaker.org.

Hermiston

The Hermiston Athletic Club is again sponsoring the Turkey Day 5K on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. at the Oxbow Trail, 1311 W. Elm Ave. Participants can walk, jog or run during this non-competitive event. Also, well-behaved pets are welcome.

Race bibs and T-shirts (if registered in advance) will be available at the club’s front desk Nov. 25-27. Entry is $25 for ages 12 and older and $20 for ages 6-11.

Proceeds will be donated to Made to Thrive, a Hermiston-based nonprofit organization with a mission to “stop child abuse, neglect and poverty by bringing the physical and emotional benefits of sports, adventure activities, music and art to vulnerable youth.”

For questions about the Turkey Day 5K, search Facebook via bit.ly/3C6Opeb or call 541-256-2995.

La Grande

The Mountain Valley Turkey Trot takes off Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. from Mountain Valley Therapy, 2519 Cove Ave.

This fun run/walk follows a route through Island City, and is for all ages. Proceeds benefit a nonprofit each year, and this year’s beneficiary is SoleKIDS La Grande, which is an eight-week afterschool running program for elementary students that prepares participants for a 5K race.

Registration is $20 for ages 18 and older or $10 for ages 10-17. Find the link to register at mvtfitnessandhealth.com/turkey-trot or at the gym’s front desk. Same-day registration starts at 8:15 a.m.

For other questions, contact Austin at agerding@mountainvalleytherapy.biz.

Milton-Freewater

The Pioneer People, the booster club for McLoughlin High School, will host a Turkey Day 5K on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, at 8:30 a.m. The route begins and ends at Yantis Park, 200 DeHaven St. Same-day registration starts at 7:30 a.m.,

Registration is $25, and those who sign up before Nov. 20 will receive a T-shirt. Entry for groups is $20 per person.

Prizes will be awarded to the fastest finishers in three categories: kids younger than 12, teens ages 13-17 and adults.

Pioneer People includes parents, school district employees and community members who support and encourage student excellence in education, club participation and athletics. For more about the club or a link to register for the race, search facebook.com/MHSPioneerPeople.

Pendleton

Umatilla County’s longest-running Turkey Trot returns on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, starting at Club 24, 1845 Westgate. It features a 5K or 10K route along the Pendleton River Parkway.

Registration and check-in start at 8 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. Entry is $20 for adults or $15 for 12 and younger. To register in advance, search www.eventbrite.com.

Proceeds will benefit Made to Thrive. For questions, email Jamie Nasario at jamie@club24fit.com.

Stanfield

Kick-off Thanksgiving Day with the Stanfield Walking Group. The Turkey Trot Walk/Run is Thursday, Nov. 28, 8 a.m. at the Stanfield Community Center, 225 Roosevelt Ave.

The cost is $10 per person, which benefits the Stanfield Walking Path Project. Register via bit.ly/3YiQXxm. The fee can be paid at the Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Onsite registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

For questions, call the library at 541-449-1254 or email librarydirector@cityofstanfield.com.