Santa Rosa Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Santa Rosa, California
- Price Free - $39.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with a dash of fun at the Santa Rosa Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025! This exciting event will take place at the picturesque Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, and promises a fantastic experience for runners of all ages and skill levels.
The Turkey Trot features a new flat figure-eight course that winds through the charming town and along the scenic Prince Memorial Greenway. Participants can choose from three engaging races: the FAST TURKEY 5K starting at 8:00 AM for those speedy runners aiming to finish in under 40 minutes; the FESTIVE 5K at 8:40 AM, perfect for everyone looking to enjoy a cheerful run; and the TINY TURKEY, a delightful short run around the lawn at Old Courthouse Square starting at 9:00 AM, ideal for families with young children. Join us in this spirited celebration of community and fitness, all while supporting a great cause—the event benefits the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Don't miss out on this joyous Thanksgiving tradition!
The Turkey Trot features a new flat figure-eight course that winds through the charming town and along the scenic Prince Memorial Greenway. Participants can choose from three engaging races: the FAST TURKEY 5K starting at 8:00 AM for those speedy runners aiming to finish in under 40 minutes; the FESTIVE 5K at 8:40 AM, perfect for everyone looking to enjoy a cheerful run; and the TINY TURKEY, a delightful short run around the lawn at Old Courthouse Square starting at 9:00 AM, ideal for families with young children. Join us in this spirited celebration of community and fitness, all while supporting a great cause—the event benefits the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Don't miss out on this joyous Thanksgiving tradition!
Organiser's Description
Join us -- RAIN OR SHINE -- on Thanksgiving Day for the Santa Rosa Turkey Trot! Once again, we will gather at Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa on the one day that it's totally quiet there. NEW COURSE in 2024! To accommodate all our runners, the course is now a flat figure eight that takes you through town, out onto the Prince Memorial Greenway and then home. As in past years, the race is split into three races, so we all can cheer each other on:
* The FAST TURKEY 5K is a race designed for people who will finish in under 40 minutes. Fast! This race starts at 8am. Finish with the cheering crowd!
* The FESTIVE 5K, is a race for the rest of us. This race starts at 8:40. Finish with a smile on your face!
* The TINY TURKEY is a short run around the lawn at Old Courthouse Square. Finish with your family beaming at you!
The race start times are:
* The FAST TURKEY 5K start at 8:00am
* The FESTIVE 5K, starts at 8:40am
* The TINY TURKEY starts at 9am
Santa Rosa Turkey Trot is a Scena Performance [https://scenaperformance.com/events/healdsburg-turkey-trot/]event. This event benefits the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
* The FAST TURKEY 5K is a race designed for people who will finish in under 40 minutes. Fast! This race starts at 8am. Finish with the cheering crowd!
* The FESTIVE 5K, is a race for the rest of us. This race starts at 8:40. Finish with a smile on your face!
* The TINY TURKEY is a short run around the lawn at Old Courthouse Square. Finish with your family beaming at you!
The race start times are:
* The FAST TURKEY 5K start at 8:00am
* The FESTIVE 5K, starts at 8:40am
* The TINY TURKEY starts at 9am
Santa Rosa Turkey Trot is a Scena Performance [https://scenaperformance.com/events/healdsburg-turkey-trot/]event. This event benefits the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
Races
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FAST Turkey
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$39.00
OPENS APR 25The Fast Turkey is for runners who will finish in under 40 minutes. Select this option at checkout. The Festive 5k is a Festivus for the rest of us. Not sure which you are? You can select or change your race on race morning, too. Your entry includes a custom bib and long sleeve t-shirt. -
Festive 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$39.00
OPENS APR 25The Festive 5k is a Festivus for the rest of us. Start after the FAST Turkeys are done and take as much time as you want. Party down! It's Thanksgiving! Not sure which you are? You can select or change your race on race morning, too. Your entry includes a custom bib and long sleeve t-shirt. -
Tiny Turkey - .5K Children (Under 5 Years Old)
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
Free
OPENS APR 25Sign up your child under 5 for a quick trot around Old Courthouse Square. They get a bib and there's fun and music. This takes 10 minutes tops but it's probably the best part of the morning.
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