Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 7:45AM PST
- Location Santa Cruz, California
- Price $6.30 - $64.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This exciting event will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Santa Cruz, starting and ending at the back entrance of Natural Bridges State Park. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a flat and fast 10k, a 5k, and a fun kids' 1k.
As you run through the stunning state park and along West Cliff, you'll be treated to breathtaking ocean views that make this trot truly special. All finishers of the 5k and 10k will receive exclusive Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks, and there will be prizes for the top three overall runners. Race day registration kicks off at 7:00 AM, so be sure to arrive early for bib pickup at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave. Join us for this festive and community-driven event, and let’s make some unforgettable memories together!
As you run through the stunning state park and along West Cliff, you'll be treated to breathtaking ocean views that make this trot truly special. All finishers of the 5k and 10k will receive exclusive Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks, and there will be prizes for the top three overall runners. Race day registration kicks off at 7:00 AM, so be sure to arrive early for bib pickup at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave. Join us for this festive and community-driven event, and let’s make some unforgettable memories together!
Organiser's Description
2025 Finisher Photos can be found here [https://thefoggybay.shootproof.com/sctt25]. Thanks for a great race!
Flat, fast out and back courses that begin & end at the back entrance of Natural Bridges State Park. Run through the state park and then out to West Cliff for some spectacular ocean views!
10k, 5k, and kids 1k all offered.
Signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks for all 5k and 10k finishers.
Prizes for top three overall.
Race day registration is available starting at 7:00 on race day morning. Race headquarters will be at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave.
All race bib pickup is also at 7:00am race day morninglooking forward to seeing you there!
Flat, fast out and back courses that begin & end at the back entrance of Natural Bridges State Park. Run through the state park and then out to West Cliff for some spectacular ocean views!
10k, 5k, and kids 1k all offered.
Signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks for all 5k and 10k finishers.
Prizes for top three overall.
Race day registration is available starting at 7:00 on race day morning. Race headquarters will be at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave.
All race bib pickup is also at 7:00am race day morninglooking forward to seeing you there!
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2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, 95060, CA, United States
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