Over the Hill Track Club Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:15AM PST
- Location Ridgecrest, California
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with a fun and festive experience at the Over the Hill Track Club Thanksgiving Turkey Trot! This exciting 5K run/walk takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Ridgecrest, Kern, at the Cerro Coso College Gym Parking Lot. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, so arrive early to secure your spot. The race itself will start at 8:30 AM, giving you a chance to burn some calories before indulging in your Thanksgiving feast!
This year, participants can look forward to turkey-themed awards for the top male and female runners, and for the first time, the first 50 finishers will receive special medals! Plus, there's a fun 400-meter kids' run before the main event, ensuring that the whole family can join in on the festivities. With a suggested donation of just $5 to support the Burroughs High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Programs, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also gives back to the community. Enjoy the camaraderie, take part in a raffle with items donated by local merchants, and celebrate Thanksgiving in a unique way!
This year, participants can look forward to turkey-themed awards for the top male and female runners, and for the first time, the first 50 finishers will receive special medals! Plus, there's a fun 400-meter kids' run before the main event, ensuring that the whole family can join in on the festivities. With a suggested donation of just $5 to support the Burroughs High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Programs, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also gives back to the community. Enjoy the camaraderie, take part in a raffle with items donated by local merchants, and celebrate Thanksgiving in a unique way!
Organiser's Description
The Over the Hill Track Club Turkey Trot 5K run/walk returns for 2025! Register and donate here, or at the event on race day.
Come on out and start your Thanksgiving right! Run before your feast! Work off that Turkey dinner before you eat.
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day). Registration: 7:30 am, come early. Race start: 8:30 am.
Where: Cerro Coso College Gym Parking Lot, 3000 S College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA
No fee; $5 Donations Suggested. All proceeds to benefit Burroughs (Ridgecrest) High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Programs.
The traditional turkey-themed awards will be awarded to the top male and female Runners! New this year, the first 50 finishers will receive medals! As usual, there will be raffle items donated by local merchants.
New this year! A kids' 400 meter fun run will be offered before the main race.
Water will be available at the finish, along with possibly some donated snacks.
Come on out and start your Thanksgiving right! Run before your feast! Work off that Turkey dinner before you eat.
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day). Registration: 7:30 am, come early. Race start: 8:30 am.
Where: Cerro Coso College Gym Parking Lot, 3000 S College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA
No fee; $5 Donations Suggested. All proceeds to benefit Burroughs (Ridgecrest) High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Programs.
The traditional turkey-themed awards will be awarded to the top male and female Runners! New this year, the first 50 finishers will receive medals! As usual, there will be raffle items donated by local merchants.
New this year! A kids' 400 meter fun run will be offered before the main race.
Water will be available at the finish, along with possibly some donated snacks.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM PST)
Free
OPENS 16 OCT -
400m Kids' Fun Run
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:15AM PST)
Free
OPENS 16 OCT
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