2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Cayucos, California
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 10, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes socks
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 10, then $40 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in California runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 623 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the 2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Cayucos Pier, Cayucos, CA 93430
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Cayucos Pier, Cayucos, CA 93430Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Included with entry
- Running Socks
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes socks, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Cayucos Pier, Cayucos, CA 93430.
From the organizers
Thanksgiving Day Family 5k Fun Run / Walk
Check-in and bib pick-up will start Wednesday, November 25th at the Cayucos Pier from 2-4pm. Each registered participant will have an assigned bib number and Thanksgiving-themed running socks, while supplies last.
On race day, check-in will begin at 7:15am. We are set to start at 8:30am so be sure to give yourself enough time. Dogs, strollers, and kiddos on scooters are all welcome.
All proceeds will equally benefit Cayucos Elementary School and the California Association of Highway Patrolman Widows & Orphans' Trust Fund.
Thank you for your incredible support, and we can’t wait to see on race day!