Santa Rosa Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM PST
- Location Santa Rosa, California
- Price $17.95 - $41.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and fun-filled Thanksgiving Day at the Santa Rosa Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025! This exciting event will take place in the heart of Santa Rosa, Sonoma, starting at the picturesque Old Courthouse Square. Runners and walkers alike can enjoy the newly designed flat figure-eight course that winds through town and along the beautiful Prince Memorial Greenway, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Join in the action with the main event, the Turkey Trot 5K, kicking off at 8:30 AM, where participants of all ages can run, jog, or walk their way to the finish line with a smile. For the little ones, the TINY Turkey race starts at 9:30 AM, featuring a delightful 50-yard dash for children under five—perfect for capturing adorable moments on camera! Whether you're a competitive runner or just looking to embrace the festive spirit with family and friends, costumes are highly encouraged! Make this Thanksgiving memorable by participating in a great cause, as the Santa Rosa Turkey Trot supports the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Don’t miss out on this wonderful community event!
Join in the action with the main event, the Turkey Trot 5K, kicking off at 8:30 AM, where participants of all ages can run, jog, or walk their way to the finish line with a smile. For the little ones, the TINY Turkey race starts at 9:30 AM, featuring a delightful 50-yard dash for children under five—perfect for capturing adorable moments on camera! Whether you're a competitive runner or just looking to embrace the festive spirit with family and friends, costumes are highly encouraged! Make this Thanksgiving memorable by participating in a great cause, as the Santa Rosa Turkey Trot supports the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Don’t miss out on this wonderful community event!
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 2025! We had a new course for 2024 but the rain got in the way. This year, we're going to run it! The course is now a flat figure eight that takes you through town, out onto the Prince Memorial Greenway and then home.
These are chip-timed races on a flat course that has both pavement and packed dirt. Come and run or cheer. Or both!
Costumes are welcome, so break out your turkey suit, and let's go! Here are the ways to take part:
The Turkey Trot is a 5k race that you can run, jog, or walk. Whether you're a steely competitor or just looking to walk with your family, this is for you. Finish with a smile on your face! This starts at 8:30am.
The TINY Turkey starts at 9:30 am and is a short run around City Center
New this year, we have streamlined our races. Here are the ways to take part:
* The TURKEY TROT 5K is a 5k race that you can run, jog, or walk. Whether you're a steely competitor or just looking to walk with your family, this is for you. Finish with a smile on your face! This starts at 8:30am.
* The TINY TURKEY is a short run around the lawn at Old Courthouse Square for children under 5. This is a 50-yard dash that's very fun. Get your camera/cell phone ready!
The race start times are:
* The TURKEY TROT 5K start at 8:30am
* The TINY TURKEY starts at 9:30am
Santa Rosa Turkey Trot is a Learning is Open event. Learning is Open is a 501c3 non-profit. This event benefits the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
These are chip-timed races on a flat course that has both pavement and packed dirt. Come and run or cheer. Or both!
Costumes are welcome, so break out your turkey suit, and let's go! Here are the ways to take part:
The Turkey Trot is a 5k race that you can run, jog, or walk. Whether you're a steely competitor or just looking to walk with your family, this is for you. Finish with a smile on your face! This starts at 8:30am.
The TINY Turkey starts at 9:30 am and is a short run around City Center
New this year, we have streamlined our races. Here are the ways to take part:
* The TURKEY TROT 5K is a 5k race that you can run, jog, or walk. Whether you're a steely competitor or just looking to walk with your family, this is for you. Finish with a smile on your face! This starts at 8:30am.
* The TINY TURKEY is a short run around the lawn at Old Courthouse Square for children under 5. This is a 50-yard dash that's very fun. Get your camera/cell phone ready!
The race start times are:
* The TURKEY TROT 5K start at 8:30am
* The TINY TURKEY starts at 9:30am
Santa Rosa Turkey Trot is a Learning is Open event. Learning is Open is a 501c3 non-profit. This event benefits the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
Races
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Turkey Trot 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM PST)
$41.50
The Fast Turkey is for runners who will finish in under 40 minutes. Select this option at checkout. The run, walk, wiggle, dance for the rest of us! This is a 5k way to start your Thanksgiving right. Join the conga line! Your entry includes a custom bib and long sleeve t-shirt. -
Tiny Turkey - .05K Children (Under 5 Years Old)
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM PST)
$17.95
Sign up your child 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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