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Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $55 on Nov 17, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Turkey Trot 10K | 10K | Nov 22, 20268:00 AM | $52$55 after Nov 17, 2026 | – |
| Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K | 5K | Nov 22, 20268:15 AM | $42$45 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 22, 20268:20 AM | $30$32 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Nov 17, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Anaheim Turkey Trot 10K: $52 until Nov 17, then $55 until Nov 22.
- Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K: $42 until Nov 1, then $45 until Nov 22.
- 1 Mile Fun Run: $30 until Oct 31, then $32 until Nov 23.
Online registration closes Nov 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $52, entry is about 21 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:14:10, about 11:56 a mile, based on 46 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:20:19 and men in 1:08:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:29 AM, and the Anaheim Turkey Trot 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 210 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. East of all the CONSTRUCTION for the new DOWNTOWN. . 2610 E Katella Ave. Just South of the Honda Center., Anaheim, CA 92806
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K
737
finishers
37:02
median (11:57 /mi)
15:48
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
Anaheim Turkey Trot 10K
231
finishers
1:06:59
median (10:48 /mi)
34:46
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
1 Mile Fun Run
51
finishers
13:28
median (13:28 /mi)
7:52
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center?
At the 2025 Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:08 or better, the top quarter in 30:17, and half the field in 37:02; the last tenth came in after 54:59.
At the 2025 Anaheim Turkey Trot 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:11 or better, the top quarter in 57:16, and half the field in 1:06:59; the last tenth came in after 1:30:35.
At the 2025 1 Mile Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 10:25 or better, the top quarter in 11:15, and half the field in 13:28; the last tenth came in after 22:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:30 | 17:11 |
| 20-29 | 25:38 | 18:08 |
| 30-39 | 25:25 | 19:13 |
| 40-49 | 26:51 | 22:33 |
| 50-59 | 25:29 | 25:14 |
| 60-69 | 39:03 | 25:14 |
| 70+ | 40:27 | 36:18 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 161 percent since 2021.
390
2021
371
2022
691
2023
749
2024
1,019
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 299 to 737 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:26 to 37:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 737 (+43%) | 37:02 | under 25:08 | 15:48 |
| 2024 | 514 (-6%) | 36:03 | under 24:57 | 17:02 |
| 2023 | 549 (+100%) | 38:14 | under 23:38 | 15:57 |
| 2022 | 275 (-8%) | 38:11 | under 26:50 | 19:14 |
| 2021 | 299 | 37:26 | under 25:39 | 18:59 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:17, against 32:02 in a typical California trail 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most California trail 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 57:16, against 1:06:32 in a typical California trail 10K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 22 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 80 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
PARKING MAP/ START FINISH location
Designated Event Parking: Angel Stadium back lot (adjacent to Transit Center) – $10 race day cash pay to attendant or make payment via zelle [email protected] or venmo caren-ware-1 have proof to show attendants. Or prepay when…
Shirt and medal
Finisher Medal & Event T Shirt
NEW CUSTOM CAST DESIGN each year! Choose between custom t-shirt of beanie! The 2025 medal the turkey's wings flap!!
Race details
- Where
- SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. East of all the CONSTRUCTION for the new DOWNTOWN. . 2610 E Katella Ave. Just South of the Honda Center., Anaheim, CA 92806Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 210 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 22, 2026), 2025 (Nov 23, 2025), 2024 (Nov 24, 2024), 2023 (Nov 19, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2021 (Nov 21, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center?
- Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Nov 17, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $52, entry is about 21 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, 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, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 737 runners finished the Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K; the median finish was 37:02 and the winner ran 15:48.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:17, against 32:02 in a typical California trail 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. East of all the CONSTRUCTION for the new DOWNTOWN. . 2610 E Katella Ave. Just South of the Honda Center., Anaheim, CA 92806.
From the organizers
Anaheim Santa Ana River Trail Turkey Trot 5K/10K
Run up a Thanksgiving appetite at this year’s Anaheim Santa Ana River Trail Turkey Trot! Caren Ware Events brings you the ultimate race bling and the best holiday-themed motivation to stay healthy and active. Enjoy a scenic run along the paved Santa Ana River Trail and finish with a view of the iconic “Big A” of Angel Stadium.
Event Location:
Just north of Katella & S Douglas Road on the Santa Ana River Trail, between Angel Stadium and the Honda Center.
Closest Google address: 2610 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 (former JT Schmid location).
What Each Participant Receives:
A collectible themed turkey shirt, beanie, or stuffed event turkey