Oakland Turkey Trot

NOV

26

2026

Celebrate the 10th annual Oakland Turkey Trot on November 26 at Lake Merritt's Eastshore Park featuring a 5K, VIP Village and kids race. Enjoy medals, custom shirts and art installations while supporting local food and education charities.

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Oakland, California

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5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Oakland Turkey Trot is a community running event held on November 26, 2026. It is the 10th annual Oakland Turkey Trot and is organized by a 501c3 event organization. The event program includes an individual 5K, a VIP Village & 5K presented by Abio Properties, and a kids race for ages 2 to 7. Finisher medals are provided for adults and kids, and custom shirts are offered for all events.

Location, beneficiaries and event features

The event takes place at Lake Merritt's Eastshore Park, 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94610. Proceeds benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the Oakland Education Fund; grant recipients include Running for a Better Oakland. Event features listed by the organizer include custom art installations, a photo backdrop, mile markers, and a start line banner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Kids Race (ages 2-7)