Over the Hill Track Club Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:15AM PST
- Location Ridgecrest, California
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving in style at the Over the Hill Track Club Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025! This festive 5K run/walk takes place in Ridgecrest, Kern, starting at the Cerro Coso College Gym Parking Lot. Registration begins at 7:30 AM, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot before the race kicks off at 8:30 AM.
This year, participants can enjoy a new addition: a kids' 400-meter fun run, providing a perfect opportunity for families to get involved! Donations of just $5 are suggested, with all proceeds benefiting the Burroughs High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Programs. Don't miss out on traditional turkey-themed awards for the top male and female runners, plus medals for the first 50 finishers! With raffle prizes donated by local merchants and refreshments available post-race, it's a fantastic way to work up an appetite before your Thanksgiving feast. Join the community and make this Turkey Trot a cherished holiday tradition!
This year, participants can enjoy a new addition: a kids' 400-meter fun run, providing a perfect opportunity for families to get involved! Donations of just $5 are suggested, with all proceeds benefiting the Burroughs High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Programs. Don't miss out on traditional turkey-themed awards for the top male and female runners, plus medals for the first 50 finishers! With raffle prizes donated by local merchants and refreshments available post-race, it's a fantastic way to work up an appetite before your Thanksgiving feast. Join the community and make this Turkey Trot a cherished holiday tradition!
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.
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3000 South College Heights Boulevard, Ridgecrest, 93555, CA, United States
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