Bank of Marin Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Bank of Marin Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Indian Valley College in Novato, California. The event marks the 26th anniversary and offers multiple race distances:
- 1 Mile
- 5K
- 10K
The course is an out-and-back layout that runs through the IVC campus and along Ignacio Boulevard, finishing on the IVC fields by the soccer fields. The event supports the local education foundation School Fuel, which funds wellness, literacy, visual and performing arts, and technology for Novato public schools.
Logistics and rules
Packet pick up is available Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Sports Basement Novato, 100 Vintage Way, Novato, CA 94945. All runners must pick up their bib and t-shirt at packet pick up; anyone may pick up a packet on a runner’s behalf. Registration prices are listed as inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees. No deferrals are allowed. Refunds are not provided unless Ticket Guardian race insurance or equivalent enhanced refund protection was purchased. Transfers of distance or entry to another participant are handled through Race Roster and carry a $10 transfer fee. Dogs are not allowed on course; strollers are permitted (register the child in the stroller to receive a t-shirt or medal). An aid station is provided for the 10K near the halfway point. The 5K and 10K have a 1 hour 20 minute time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
