Oakland Turkey Trot
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Oakland Turkey Trot 2026
The Oakland Turkey Trot is a community Thanksgiving Day running event held in Oakland, CA, USA. The event offers a looped route that is described as fast, flat, and fully paved, circling Lake Merritt. Distances available include:
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Race (0.11 mi)
The event is organized by Mascot Sports and runs in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, Alameda County Community Food Bank, Oakland Education Fund and local sponsors and charities. The event aims to provide a local fitness experience while raising funds for neighbors in need.
Included items and services listed for participants are a custom finisher's medal, a participant long sleeve, free participant photos, a branded beer glass, pacers, live music and DJs, and live runner tracking. There is no dedicated parking for the event; organizers advise carpooling, public transit or rideshare for arrival. Final race day logistics will be shared by the organizers in the weeks before the event.
The event description notes its community and charitable focus and the specific course setting around Lake Merritt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
