Palm Springs Wild Turkey Trot 5K

NOV

26

2026

Thanksgiving morning 5K in downtown Palm Springs on a certified, flat course with in-person and virtual options. Entries include a tech shirt, medal, socks and beanie, and a portion of fees supports the Mizell Center's Meals on Wheels Program.

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Palm Springs, California

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

The Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K is a Thanksgiving morning running event held in Palm Springs, California. The course is certified and described as fast and flat, with the start and finish located downtown on Palm Canyon.

Distances offered:

5K in-person
5K virtual

Registration for the in-person 5K opens March 18, 2026 and closes November 21, 2026; registration for the virtual 5K opens March 18, 2026 and closes November 18, 2026. The entry fee listed for the in-person 5K is $45.00 and for the virtual 5K is $60.00.

All participants receive a long-sleeved tech t-shirt, a finisher medal, a free finisher photo download, turkey knee-hi socks, and a wild turkey beanie. A portion of entry fees supports the Mizell Center's Meals on Wheels Program, which provides food for homebound seniors, and other local causes. The event is organized by the Palm Springs Marathon Runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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