Napa Valley Turkey Chase 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Napa, California
- Entry fee
- From $40
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Valley Turkey Chase 10K | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Napa Valley Turkey Chase 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:15 AM | $40$45 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Nov 2, then $50 until Nov 25, then $60 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 10K in California ($42.99).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the Napa Valley Turkey Chase 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 800 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (3 years)Napa Valley Turkey Chase 5K
Napa Valley Turkey Chase 10K
Aggregated from official results for Napa Valley Turkey Chase. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Napa Valley Turkey Chase?
At the 2024 Napa Valley Turkey Chase 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:21 or better, the top quarter in 31:14, and half the field in 38:56; the last tenth came in after 1:02:14.
At the 2024 Napa Valley Turkey Chase 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 44:12 or better, the top quarter in 51:04, and half the field in 57:51; the last tenth came in after 1:14:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:05 | 17:23 |
| 20-29 | 26:08 | 18:52 |
| 30-39 | 24:41 | 20:49 |
| 40-49 | 23:44 | 23:24 |
| 50-59 | 29:18 | 25:38 |
| 60-69 | 32:27 | 27:57 |
| 70+ | 42:21 | 37:07 |
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 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 42 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Napa Valley Turkey Chase 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 926 to 1,356 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:09 to 38:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,356 (+18%) | 38:56 | under 26:21 | 17:00 |
| 2022 | 1,145 (+24%) | 37:34 | under 25:46 | 15:59 |
| 2021 | 926 | 37:09 | under 24:36 | 16:16 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 31:14, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2024 10K field finished under 51:04, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, 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 44°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°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.
Race details
- Where
- 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 800 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Tech Shirt; Long Sleeve Tech T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Napa Valley Turkey Chase?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- 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 10K in California ($42.99).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 1,356 runners finished the Napa Valley Turkey Chase 5K; the median finish was 38:56 and the winner ran 17:00.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 31:14, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558.
From the organizers
Welcome to the Turkey Chase, Napa's only Thanksgiving Day 5K/10K!
The Napa Valley Turkey Chase is a fun family event! Race, jog or walk this fast, paved course around the Napa Valley College and the Napa River Trail and work up your Thanksgiving appetite!
The start & finish line are located in lot J behind the Napa Valley College track. Lot J will also be the staging area for packet pick-up, day of race registration, booths and toilets. There is NO PARKING in lot J .