Piedmont Turkey Trot
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Piedmont Turkey Trot 2026
The Piedmont Turkey Trot is the 25th annual community 5K held in Piedmont, California on November 26, 2026. The course is a USA Track & Field certified 5K and starts at the Piedmont Exedra near Highland and Magnolia Avenues.
The event is organized as a nonprofit. Net proceeds benefit Piedmont High School Cross Country and Track & Field Teams. The event also provides support and annual donations to Piedmont Middle School XC and Track & Field Teams, Piedmont Junior Running Club, Run Better Oakland, and Piedmont Service Crew. Since 2017 the Piedmont Turkey Trot has returned $205,000 to the local community, including $135,000 toward the Hampton Field rebuild, $20,000 to the Piedmont Education Foundation, and $60,000 to the PHS Athletic Boosters.
Registration is offered in adult and youth divisions (adult 13 years and older; youth 12 years and younger). Bib pick-up is available on Wednesday, November 25 at Veterans Hall, 401 Magnolia, with limited pick-up also available on race day.
Course safety and event rules note that bikes, in-line skates, trikes, scooters, wagons, and skateboards are not permitted. The use of headphones or earbuds is strongly discouraged. Strollers and baby joggers are permitted and must start at the designated signage at the back of the start line. Service animals only are allowed on course.
Awards are presented to the top three finishers in male and female age groups and in non-binary divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
