Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 7:45AM PST
- Location Santa Cruz, California
- Price $6.30 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 21st, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the beautiful coastal city of Santa Cruz, California, with flat and fast out-and-back courses starting and ending at the back entrance of Natural Bridges State Park. Participants can choose from three distances: a scenic 10K, a fun 5K, or a delightful 1K for kids, all while enjoying stunning ocean views along West Cliff.
Every 5K and 10K finisher will receive signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks, and prizes will be awarded to the top three overall finishers. Don't forget to pick up your race bib at Santa Cruz Running Company on Friday, November 20th, from 2:00 to 5:30 PM to avoid lines on race day! Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM, with race headquarters located at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Avenue. Join us for a fantastic day of running, community, and fun in the heart of Santa Cruz!
Every 5K and 10K finisher will receive signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks, and prizes will be awarded to the top three overall finishers. Don't forget to pick up your race bib at Santa Cruz Running Company on Friday, November 20th, from 2:00 to 5:30 PM to avoid lines on race day! Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM, with race headquarters located at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Avenue. Join us for a fantastic day of running, community, and fun in the heart of Santa Cruz!
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.
Bib pickup at Santa Cruz Running Company (1664 Soquel Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065) Friday, 11/21 from 2:00-5:30pm. We strongly encourage you to stop by so you don't have to wait in line race day morning.
10% off at Santa Cruz Running Company at packet pickup.
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.
Bib pickup at Santa Cruz Running Company (1664 Soquel Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065) Friday, 11/21 from 2:00-5:30pm. We strongly encourage you to stop by so you don't have to wait in line race day morning.
10% off at Santa Cruz Running Company at packet pickup.
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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