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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 (Under 5 Years Old) | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $15 | – |
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 26, 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 Santa Rosa runs 40:25, about 13:01 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:29 and men in 38:08.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the Turkey Trot 5k starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 310 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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 Santa Rosa Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2024 Festive 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 28:32 or better, the top quarter in 32:46, and half the field in 40:25; the last tenth came in after 58:35.
At the 2024 FAST Turkey, the fastest tenth finished in 20:27 or better, the top quarter in 23:36, and half the field in 27:04; the last tenth came in after 35:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:50 | 21:14 |
| 20-29 | 28:12 | 24:40 |
| 30-39 | 26:59 | 23:08 |
| 40-49 | 27:10 | 25:39 |
| 50-59 | 29:41 | 27:36 |
| 60-69 | 31:32 | 29:43 |
| 70+ | 53:05 | 42:29 |
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 4540 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 25 to 817 finishers, and the median time rose from 22:51 to 40:25.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 817 (same) | 40:25 | under 28:32 | 16:46 |
| 2023 | 820 (+3180%) | 44:27 | under 30:52 | 20:25 |
| 2021 | 25 | 22:51 | under 16:55 | 15:33 |
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 32:46, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 7 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 43°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°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.
What the organizers of Santa Rosa Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
You can pick up your shirt and bib at three different times: Tuesday, November 25 Fleet Feet Santa Rosa, 720 Third Street, Santa Rosa 10am - 5pm. Wednesday, November 26 Fleet Feet Santa Rosa, 720 Third Street, Santa Rosa 10am - 5pm…
Course
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Rules and FAQ
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Rules and FAQ
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