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Santa Rosa Turkey Trot 2026

Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time
8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $15 · goes up to $42.50 on Oct 30, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Turkey Trot 5k5KNov 26, 20268:30 AM$40$42.50 after Oct 30, 2026–
Tiny Turkey - .05K Children (Under 5 Years Old)KidsNov 26, 20269:30 AM$15–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $42.50 on Oct 30, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Turkey Trot 5k: $40 until Oct 30, then $42.50 until Nov 21, then $45 until Nov 26.
  • Tiny Turkey - .05K Children (Under 5 Years Old): $15 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 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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

Festive 5k

817
finishers
40:25
median (13:02 /mi)
16:46
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
median 40:2521:561:08:23
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

FAST Turkey

575
finishers
27:04
median (8:44 /mi)
15:53
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Ford Timing) for Santa Rosa Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Santa Rosa Turkey Trot?

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.

Third place by age group, 2024 Festive 5k
AgeWomenMen
Under 2021:5021:14
20-2928:1224:40
30-3926:5923:08
40-4927:1025:39
50-5929:4127:36
60-6931:3229:43
70+53:0542:29

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 4540 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Santa Rosa Turkey Trot 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 25 to 817 finishers, and the median time rose from 22:51 to 40:25.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2024817 (same)40:25under 28:3216:46
2023820 (+3180%)44:27under 30:5220:25
20212522:51under 16:5515:33

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Santa Rosa Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Bib/Shirt 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

NEW Course!

NEW COURSE! Thanks to all of you, Santa Rosa Turkey Trot has grown to big for our 'classic' out-and-back course. Our race still starts and finishes in Old Courthouse Square. The new course takes you on a figure 8, around downtown, onto the…

NEW Course!, from the Santa Rosa Turkey Trot page

Parking and travel

Special Hotel Offers

Santa Rosa Turkey Trot thanks Visit Santa Rosa and our hotel partners for these special offers. Enjoy the best that Santa Rosa has to offer! The Astro Hotel 10% off. Click here to learn more, book, and see your rate. Best Western Plus Wine…

Rules and FAQ

FAQ

What if it rains? Santa Rosa Turkey Trot is a rain-or-shine event. What time do the races start? And where is the start? Santa Rosa Turkey Trot takes place at Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa on Thanksgiving morning (…

Rules and FAQ

Refund Policy

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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Race details

Where
Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, CA 95404Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 310 feet
Results posted by the race
Results
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
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 Santa Rosa Turkey Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $42.50 on Oct 30, 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 2024, 817 runners finished the Festive 5k; the median finish was 40:25 and the winner ran 16:46.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Join us -- rain or shine -- on Thanksgiving Day for the Santa Rosa Turkey Trot! Wobble before you gobble!