November 25, 2015 Page 9 Mississippi Alberta North Portland Vancouver East County Beaverton photo by J ulie C udahy , Courtesy of the o regon Z oo . A costumed turkey mascot limbers up outside the Oregon Zoo in preparation for the traditional Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. The run-walk takes place Thursday, Nov. 26 beginning at 8 a.m. at the zoo. Get Fit Before the Feast The Oregon Zoo invites runners and walkers of all ages to its annual Turkey Trot on Thurs- day, Nov. 26. The Thanksgiving Day tradition, organized by the Oregon Road Runners Club, raises around $25,000 each year to fund animal care and programs at the zoo. “Turkey Trot is a fun and healthy way to gath- er together and start your Thanksgiving,” said Teri Dresler, interim zoo director. “The runners really get into the spirit of it, and a lot of people show up in costumes. Every year, we see folks dressed as turkeys, pilgrims — even Elvis.” Turkey Trot includes a four-mile run and fit- ness walk, starting at 8 a.m., and a quarter-mile Tot Trot, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Events are non-competitive and meant for fun, but a tim- ing clock will be available at the finish line for participants who wish to time themselves. Day of race registration is from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.