Sebastopol Turkey Trot - 5K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Sebastopol, California
- Entry fee
- From $10
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Legs 2k | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $10 | – |
| Sebastopol Turkey Trot - 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:05 AM | $20 | – |
| Virtual Turkey TrotVirtual | – | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Little Legs 2k: $10 until Nov 26.
- Sebastopol Turkey Trot - 5K: $20 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 46 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
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 7:04 AM, and the Little Legs 2k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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 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.
Race details
- Where
- 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 150 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Sebastopol Turkey Trot - 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 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 $20, entry is about 46 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 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, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472.
From the organizers
The Sebastopol Turkey Trot 5K is more than a Thanksgiving morning run—it’s a fundraiser for the young people in our community. Proceeds from the race help provide grants and scholarships that support local youth programs, schools, organizations and students, creating opportunities that might otherwise not be possible.
Every registration, sponsorship and donation helps us give more back to the next generation. So come run, walk and celebrate Thanksgiving with your community—and run for a reason.
Every step supports local youth.