Nevada County Turkey Trot

NOV

26

2026

A community Thanksgiving run and walk at Hooper Stadium offering 5K, 10K and a kids race with tee shirts for early registrants and age group awards.

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Grass Valley, California

Website Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026

The Nevada County Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving Day 2026 at Hooper Stadium, Nevada Union High School in Grass Valley, California. The event includes runs, a walk, and a kids race that circle the school grounds and use the Litton Hill Trail.

Event formats:

5K Walk
5K Run
10K Run
Kids Race

The course mixes trail and street terrain. Strollers are allowed on the walk course. Pets are not permitted on the course.

Packet pickup is scheduled for November 25, 2026 at the Nevada Union Wrestling gym. Early pickup is provided for participants to collect shirts and bibs before the event.

Entry fees are listed by age category. Registrations received before November 18, 2026 include a tee shirt. Registrations after that date do not include a tee shirt. Fees are set separately for persons age 15 and older and for children age 14 and under.

Awards are given for first through third place in each age group.

Proceeds from the event support local organizations, including the Grass Valley Police Foundation and Anew Day, which provide community safety support and mental health services within Nevada County. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.