Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Grass Valley, California
- Entry fee
- From $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 42 percent below 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 1:05:18, 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 6:58 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 2,530 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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 37°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 67°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
- 11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,530 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 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 $25, entry is about 42 percent below 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.
- Where does it start?
- 11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
From the organizers
5K Walk / 5K Run / 10K Run / Kids Race
Time
7:30 AM Registration Begins
8:15 AM Kids Race Begins - No registration required
8:30 AM 5K/10K Race Begins & 5K Walk Begins
Race Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup will be held at Nevada Union Wrestling gym on Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 from 2:00–4:00 PM. Pick up your shirts and race bibs to avoid lines on Thanksgiving.
Location
Hooper Stadium, Nevada Union High School
11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Course
Combination of trail and street terrain
No pets allowed on course
Strollers are allowed on walk course
The 5K/10K Run/Walk will circle around the school grounds and throughout Litton Hill Trail
Entry Fee
Before November 18th, 2026