Kings County Turkey Trot
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About the race
The Kings County Turkey Trot is a community running and walking event on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, held in downtown Hanford. The start and finish are on Douty Street between Superior Dairy and Civic Center Park. Packet pick-up is available the two days before the event at 311 N Douty Street and also on Thanksgiving morning at the start area.
Distances offered:
- 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk (chip timed 5K race)
- 3K Turkey Trot Walk
- Kids Races 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile fun races
The course routes travel around downtown Hanford and include an out and back section on Douty Street for the 5K. The 3K walkers return directly to the finish line.
Medals are awarded to the Top 20 male and Top 20 female 5K finishers; recipients must be registered in the chip timed 5K race. The event also presents a Biggest Flock Award for teams or groups, with a best dressed tie-breaker, and a Best Dressed Turkey Award for costume participants.
The event is organized by Champions Recovery Alternative Services and benefits Champions Recovery Alternative Programs, Inc., a local nonprofit community-based organization focused on supporting health in Kings County. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
