Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:15 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Santa Clarita, California
- Entry fee
- From $35
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Annual SCTC 1K Turkey Trot | Other | Nov 26, 20268:15 AM | $35 | 50 |
| Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:45 AM | $35 | 600 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, 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 Clarita runs 36:52, about 11:52 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:11 and men in 34:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:37 AM, and the Third Annual SCTC 1K Turkey Trot starts at 8:15 AM. The start sits about 1,210 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
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)Second Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot
Second Annual SCTC 1K Turkey Trot
Aggregated from official results for Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot?
At the 2025 Second Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot, the fastest tenth finished in 23:32 or better, the top quarter in 27:20, and half the field in 34:25; the last tenth came in after 53:21.
At the 2025 Second Annual SCTC 1K Turkey Trot, the fastest tenth finished in 4:12 or better, the top quarter in 5:07, and half the field in 6:49; the last tenth came in after 9:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:04 | 18:17 |
| 20-29 | 24:00 | 21:57 |
| 30-39 | 28:52 | 24:27 |
| 40-49 | 24:20 | 23:44 |
| 50-59 | 29:27 | 26:22 |
| 60-69 | 41:54 | 29:58 |
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 113 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 209 to 412 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:52 to 34:25.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 412 (+49%) | 34:25 | under 23:32 | 17:37 |
| 2024 | 276 (-18%) | 36:52 | under 23:11 | 16:54 |
| 2023 | 336 (+61%) | 36:10 | under 22:24 | 17:07 |
| 2021 | 209 | 32:52 | under 22:38 | 0:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:20, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 11 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 48°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 72°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
- 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,210 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt Giveaway
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- 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 Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 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 $35, 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, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 412 runners finished the Second Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot; the median finish was 34:25 and the winner ran 17:37.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:20, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
From the organizers
Thanksgivings Day Turkey Trot! 5K run!
Please join us 11/26/2026 8:45 AM for the third annual Santa Clarita Track Club's Turkey Trot.
The Santa Clarita Track Club invites community members of all ages to run, walk, or jog in our third annual Thanksgiving Day ‘Turkey Trot’ event benefiting the club’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs.
At the event, participants will run a 5k cross country course through the Santa Clarita Central Park through the hills overlooking the Santa Clarita Valley,
We've added a 10 & Under 1K run around fields 9 & 10, (8:15 am)
The 1K event begins at 8:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026