Kings County Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Hanford, California
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $20 on Oct 19, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Race | Kids | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $15$20 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| 3K Turkey Trot Walk | – | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 1, 2026 | 795 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $20 on Oct 19, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Race: $15 until Oct 19, then $20 until Nov 26.
- 3K Turkey Trot Walk: $30 until Nov 1, then $35 until Nov 26.
- 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk: $40 until Nov 1, then $45 until Nov 16, then $50 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, 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 6:46 AM, and the Kids Race starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 220 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Champions Corporate Office, Hanford, CA 93230
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 (2 years)Aggregated from official results for Kings County Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Kings County Turkey Trot?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:56 or better, the top quarter in 27:58, and half the field in 35:49; the last tenth came in after 56:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:13 | 17:25 |
| 20-29 | 21:28 | 18:52 |
| 30-39 | 21:55 | 21:42 |
| 40-49 | 24:10 | 22:16 |
| 50-59 | 28:26 | 24:58 |
| 60-69 | 56:34 | 33:05 |
| 70+ | 43:50 | n/a |
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 32 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Kings County Turkey Trot 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 493 to 650 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:42 to 35:49.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 650 (+32%) | 35:49 | under 22:56 | 16:57 |
| 2023 | 493 | 37:42 | under 25:41 | 17:42 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:58, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 9 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 26 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 69°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
- Champions Corporate Office, Hanford, CA 93230Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 220 feet
- Included with entry
- Race T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021), 2019 (Nov 28, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is Kings County Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $20 on Oct 19, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 650 runners finished the 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk; the median finish was 35:49 and the winner ran 16:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:58, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Champions Corporate Office, Hanford, CA 93230.
From the organizers
Welcome to the 2026 Thanksgiving Day, Kings County Turkey Trot!
7:30AM - KIDS RACES
8:00AM - 5K & 3K START
LOCATION: ON DOUTY, IN FRONT OF SUPERIOR DAIRY
**KIDS THAT RUN IN THE "KIDS RACE" CAN ALSO WALK THE 3K, OR RUN/WALK THE 5K WITH FAMILY**
What: The Turkey Trot is back (organized by Champions Recovery Alternative Services), and we can’t wait to see you! Come join the fun on Thanksgiving morning in beautiful downtown Hanford.
When: Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8 AM. (Kids Races will start at 7:30am) - Rain or Shine.