Murphys, CA…What has to be the quintessential home-spun event in Murphys, The Klassen Klassic Turkey Trot attracts hundreds of runners, walkers, skaters, strollers, and spectators to Murphys Park the morning of Thanksgiving.

Pictured Above, 1. Brett Salas and daughters 2. Sally, Brian and Riley Klassen 3. 2022 Crowd

Brian Klassen and his daughters Sally and Riley have been the hosts of the event for 16 years, collecting thousands of dollars for local families in need and tons of food for the Murphys Senior Center.

This year’s recipient of the cash proceeds from t-shirt sales in Brett Salas. Brett is the owner of Kristine’s Clothing on Main Street. She has been battling breast cancer for more than a year.

This is a non-sanctioned, strictly-fun 2.5 and 5 mile trot. To join simply bring a non perishable food item. Runners in the top 3 of their age and gender category get a handshake and a token gift.

Commemorative t-shirts are $25 each or two for $40 are available while supplies last.

Sponsors include
Grounds/Firewood
Newsome Harlow Wines
Kristine’s Clothing
Victorian Inn
Hatcher Wines
Miller Construction
Drammer Construction
Klassen Wines
Cabinets and More
Plowboy Wines
Vida Buena Farm
Sierra Hills Market
Alchemy
Stevenot Winery
V Restaurant
Hovey Wines
OARS
Gateway Press
Boyle MacDonald Wine
The Watering Hole
Cakeboard
Ali’s Eats
SNAC
Murphys Pourhouse
Lila and Sage
Gold Electric