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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Trot 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $40$42.50 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Tiny Turkey .05K (Children 5 and under) | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $42.50 on Oct 30, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
A typical finisher at a 5K in San Ramon runs 44:15, about 14:15 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 46:18 and men in 40:53.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the Turkey Trot 5k starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 570 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Ford Timing) for Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2024 Festive 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 30:27 or better, the top quarter in 34:46, and half the field in 44:26; the last tenth came in after 1:03:33.
At the 2024 FAST Turkey, the fastest tenth finished in 20:06 or better, the top quarter in 22:34, and half the field in 25:43; the last tenth came in after 35:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:00 | 22:29 |
| 20-29 | 27:07 | 26:30 |
| 30-39 | 26:46 | 25:28 |
| 40-49 | 29:15 | 26:37 |
| 50-59 | 34:08 | 30:50 |
| 60-69 | 30:37 | 30:47 |
| 70+ | 51:56 | 1:04:25 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Up 36 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2024, the field went from 637 to 893 finishers, and the median time dropped from 44:58 to 44:26.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 893 (+40%) | 44:26 | under 30:27 | 19:07 |
| 2023 | 637 | 44:58 | under 32:54 | 24:34 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 34:46, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 13 percent slower.
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.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 66°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.
What the organizers of Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
There are two days of bib and shirt pickup on race week. You can pick up on race morning as well, but we strongly encourage you to do so beforehand. Race morning is always nuts. (Yes! You can pick up for family and friends). Also! Please…
Course
Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot is a rain-or-shine event. The race starts and finishes inside of City Center Bishop Ranch at Alexander Square. We have two routes in case of rain. Dry Day Route. The course takes you out Sunset Drive to the Iron…
Shirt and medal
All Finishers receive the special Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot wood-cut medal. Made from recycled wood, these are one-of-a-kind. Also each runner receives a custom, perfectly cozy Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot long-sleeve shirt as part of…
Rules and FAQ
edited 3/5/2025. Is this a rain-or-shine event? Yes, our race happens rain or shine. Are these races chip-timed. Yes, the Turkey Trot 5k is chip-timed. What time do the races start? And where is the start? The Turkey Trot 5k starts at…
Rules and FAQ
We practice radical acceptance of deferrals and transfers. You can defer or transfer at any time up until race day (but not after the race has taken place.) This includes gifting your registration to a friend. Here are your options. You…
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Join us -- rain or shine -- on Thanksgiving Day for the Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot! We will gather at Bishop Ranch City Center in San Ramon for a run around the lakes and gardens. These are chip-timed races on a flat course that has both pavement and packed dirt. Come and run or cheer. Or both!