Solano Turkey Trot 2026 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Fairfield, California
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $60 on Oct 20, 2026
- 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 | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $50$60 after Oct 20, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:20 AM | $45$55 after Oct 20, 2026 | – |
| Kids Fun Run | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $20$25 after Oct 20, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $60 on Oct 20, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $50 until Oct 20, then $60 until Nov 24, then $70 until Nov 26.
- 5K: $45 until Oct 20, then $55 until Nov 24, then $65 until Nov 26.
- Kids Fun Run: $20 until Oct 20, then $25 until Nov 24, then $35 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 16 percent above 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 7:01 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Solano Community College, Fairfield, CA 94534
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5K
10K
Aggregated from official results (Synergy Race Timing) for Solano Turkey Trot 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Solano Turkey Trot 2026?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:25 or better, the top quarter in 34:53, and half the field in 47:06; the last tenth came in after 1:07:44.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 45:59 or better, the top quarter in 52:53, and half the field in 1:00:44; the last tenth came in after 1:20:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:00 | 17:41 |
| 20-29 | 24:19 | 17:29 |
| 30-39 | 24:06 | 18:48 |
| 40-49 | 24:07 | 19:52 |
| 50-59 | 28:13 | 23:43 |
| 60-69 | 32:13 | 29:31 |
| 70+ | 42:46 | 29:47 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 103 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Solano Turkey Trot 2026 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 768 to 1,842 finishers, and the median time rose from 45:05 to 47:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,842 (+19%) | 47:06 | under 28:25 | 15:33 |
| 2024 | 1,551 (+16%) | 43:09 | under 26:40 | 15:35 |
| 2023 | 1,336 (+16%) | 43:30 | under 26:06 | 15:59 |
| 2022 | 1,148 (+49%) | 45:00 | under 26:22 | 15:32 |
| 2021 | 768 | 45:05 | under 27:21 | 15:37 |
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 2025 5K field finished under 34:53, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- 10K: Faster than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 52:53, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 6 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 42°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 65°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
- Solano Community College, Fairfield, CA 94534Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 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 Solano Turkey Trot 2026?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Oct 20, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $50, entry is about 16 percent above 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,842 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 47:06 and the winner ran 15:33.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:53, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Solano Community College, Fairfield, CA 94534.
From the organizers
Solano Turkey Trot is a public benefit charity race in Solano County, California, comprised of 501(c)(3) partner organizations serving high risk children, families and seniors. We believe in a collective impact model with the goal of raising public awareness and education by holding fundraising and community events such as the Solano Turkey Trot. This annual event began on Thanksgiving Day 2009, with the vision of bringing a family-friendly 10K Run/5KRun/Walk to the local area. This event helps raise much needed funds to support the Solano Hearts United partner organizations in serving local families in need.