Ventura Turkey Trot
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About the race
The Ventura Turkey Trot takes place on November 26, 2026 at the Ventura Auto Center, 6360 Auto Center Dr, Ventura, CA 93003. The event features a community 5K and a Kids 1K for participants 14 and under.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk - 3.1 miles
- Kids 1K (14 & Under) - 1K
The course is a loop that is described as fast and flat. All registrants in both the 5K and the Kids 1K receive a custom finisher medal. Participants may choose either a 2026 Turkey Trot shirt or a mug as part of their registration options.
Registration for the 5K opens August 21, 2026 and closes October 15, 2026; the registration fee is $40. Registration for the Kids 1K opens August 21, 2026 and closes November 24, 2026; the registration fee is $15.
Packet pick up is scheduled on the Wednesday of race week, the day before Thanksgiving, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Mile 26 Running Co, 2222 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001.
A food drive accompanies the event. Attendees are asked to bring non perishable food items such as canned meats, legumes, fruits, or vegetables. Donations will go to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, a division of the Ventura County Human Services Agency. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
