Oakland Turkey Trot
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Oakland Turkey Trot : 10th Annual 5K & Festival of Thanks
The Oakland Turkey Trot is the 10th annual community running event held at Lake Merritt's Eastshore Park, 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94610. The program combines a community 5K and a short kids race with a festival atmosphere and local art installations.
The event is organized by a 501c3 organization. Beneficiaries include Alameda County Community Food Bank and Oakland Education Fund. Grant recipients include Running for a Better Oakland.
Participant amenities listed for the event include finisher medals for adults and children, custom shirts for all events, custom art installs, a photo backdrop, mile markers, and a start line banner.
Event formats and entry details include:
- 5K
- 100 Yards
Entry options and fees shown for the scheduled event include an Individual 5K entry with a listed fee of $20.26, a VIP Village 5K option with a listed fee of $49.00 that includes exclusive access to the Abio VIP Village and a special gift, and a Kids Race for ages 2 to 7 with a listed fee of $9.00. The kids race specifies custom medals and shirts and a route from the start truss on Lakeshore to the main finish on Grand Ave. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
