Palm Springs Wild Turkey Trot 5K
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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K : Overview
The Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K takes place on November 27, 2025, in Palm Springs, CA (100 N. Palm Canyon). The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- Virtual 5K
The course is certified and described as flat. The start and finish are located downtown on Palm Canyon. The route is open to runners, walkers, strollers and dogs. The event is organized by the Palm Springs Marathon Runners. A portion of entry fees supports the Mizell Center's Meals on Wheels program and other local causes.
Logistics, packet pickup and awards
All 5K participants receive a long-sleeved tech T-shirt, a finisher medal, a free finisher photo download, turkey knee-high socks and a themed turkey hat. Early bird packet pick-up is scheduled November 22-24 at Ruth Hardy Park parking lot (700 Tamarisk Road) for those who register before November 19. Additional packet pick-up is available November 25-26 at the Palm Springs pop-up tent; on-site race morning pick-up is also offered.
Awards include finisher medals for all, age-group medals (3 deep in 5-year categories through 90+), trophies for top finishers in several categories (including teams, strollers and four-legged participants), special top ten trophies, and a bonus medal for completing this event and the Palm Springs TRAM ROAD CHALLENGE. Off-site parking is available at the city parking structure at 235 S. Indian Canyon Drive and nearby streets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.