Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM PST
- Location Benicia, California
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the 10th Annual Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, in the charming city of Benicia, Solano! This exciting event is not only a fantastic way to kick off your holiday festivities, but it also supports a noble cause—the Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation, which has provided over $1.5 million to assist cancer patients with essential needs since its inception in 2014.
Participants can choose from two scenic routes: a challenging 2-mile trek with a hill leading out to Lake Herman or a leisurely 1.5-mile walk around the beautiful Benicia Community Park trail. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, followed by a lively costume contest and the Trotters and Wobblers starting at 8:30 AM and 8:40 AM, respectively. With fun contests for all ages, including a Little Turkey contest for kids and a dog costume contest, this family-friendly event promises to be a memorable way to give thanks while supporting those in need. Don't miss out on this uplifting community gathering—mark your calendars and get ready to trot for a cause!
Participants can choose from two scenic routes: a challenging 2-mile trek with a hill leading out to Lake Herman or a leisurely 1.5-mile walk around the beautiful Benicia Community Park trail. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, followed by a lively costume contest and the Trotters and Wobblers starting at 8:30 AM and 8:40 AM, respectively. With fun contests for all ages, including a Little Turkey contest for kids and a dog costume contest, this family-friendly event promises to be a memorable way to give thanks while supporting those in need. Don't miss out on this uplifting community gathering—mark your calendars and get ready to trot for a cause!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL BENICIA HAND UP TURKEY TROT
BENEFITING THE TIM & JEANNIE HAMANN FOUNDATION
WWW.HAMANNFOUNDATION.ORG [http://www.hamannfoundation.org]
GIVING A HAND UP TO PATIENTS ALONG THEIR JOURNEY FIGHTING CANCER
SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE TIM & JEANNIE HAMANN FOUNDATION IN 2014, THE FOUNDATION HAS GRANTED OVER $1.5M TO PATIENTS GIVING A HAND UP WITH RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, GAS & GROCERIES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, UTILITY PAYMENTS AND OTHER NEEDS. THE FORM OF SUPPORT IS DIRECT TO THE PATIENTS NEEDS TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE ALONG THEIR PERSONAL JOURNEY FIGHTING CANCER. THE TIM & JEANNIE HAMANN FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GROW EACH YEAR. THIS IS THE 9TH ANNUAL BENICIA HAND UP TURKEY TROT AND WE HAVE VARIOUS FUNDRAISING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
THANKSGIVING DAY
11.26.26
THIS IS AN UNTIMED EVENT
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE
BENICIA COMMUNITY PARK
540 ROSE DR, BENICIA, CA 94510
ROUTE 1 OPTION: WITH HILL OUT TO LAKE HERMAN AND BACK, APPROX 2.0 MILES
ROUTE 2 OPTION: WITHOUT HILL (2 LAPS) WALK AROUND BENICIA COMMUNITY PARK TRAIL APPROX 1.5 MILES
REGISTRATION
$33.00 OR LESS (PROCESSING FEE INCLUDED)
KIDS 10 & UNDER FREE
SCHEDULE
7:30 AM: REGISTRATION OPENS
8:00 AM: COSTUME CONTEST JUDGING
8:30 AM: TROTTERS (RUNNERS)
8:40 AM: WOBBLERS (WALKERS)
PARTICIPANT COSTUME CONTEST
LITTLE TURKEY CONTEST (UP TO 11 YEARS OLD)
WINNER WILL RECEIVE A $25 GIFT CARDDETAILS COMING SOON!
BIG TURKEY CONTEST (OVER 12 YEARS OLD)
WINNER WILL RECEIVE $50 GIFT CARDDETAILS COMING SOON!
FLOCK OF TURKEYS CONTEST (2 OR MORE IN A GROUP, TEAM, FAMILY, FRIENDS)
$100 LUCCA BAR & GRILL GIFT CARD
DOG COSTUME CONTEST
WINNER WILL RECEIVE DOG GOODIES BASKET
GRATEFUL FOR OUR SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS & COMMUNITY
CONTACT SONYA BATTERSBY 707.315.1443 OR EMAIL BENICIATURKEYTROT@GMAIL.COM IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!
BENEFITING THE TIM & JEANNIE HAMANN FOUNDATION
WWW.HAMANNFOUNDATION.ORG [http://www.hamannfoundation.org]
GIVING A HAND UP TO PATIENTS ALONG THEIR JOURNEY FIGHTING CANCER
SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE TIM & JEANNIE HAMANN FOUNDATION IN 2014, THE FOUNDATION HAS GRANTED OVER $1.5M TO PATIENTS GIVING A HAND UP WITH RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, GAS & GROCERIES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, UTILITY PAYMENTS AND OTHER NEEDS. THE FORM OF SUPPORT IS DIRECT TO THE PATIENTS NEEDS TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE ALONG THEIR PERSONAL JOURNEY FIGHTING CANCER. THE TIM & JEANNIE HAMANN FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GROW EACH YEAR. THIS IS THE 9TH ANNUAL BENICIA HAND UP TURKEY TROT AND WE HAVE VARIOUS FUNDRAISING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
THANKSGIVING DAY
11.26.26
THIS IS AN UNTIMED EVENT
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE
BENICIA COMMUNITY PARK
540 ROSE DR, BENICIA, CA 94510
ROUTE 1 OPTION: WITH HILL OUT TO LAKE HERMAN AND BACK, APPROX 2.0 MILES
ROUTE 2 OPTION: WITHOUT HILL (2 LAPS) WALK AROUND BENICIA COMMUNITY PARK TRAIL APPROX 1.5 MILES
REGISTRATION
$33.00 OR LESS (PROCESSING FEE INCLUDED)
KIDS 10 & UNDER FREE
SCHEDULE
7:30 AM: REGISTRATION OPENS
8:00 AM: COSTUME CONTEST JUDGING
8:30 AM: TROTTERS (RUNNERS)
8:40 AM: WOBBLERS (WALKERS)
PARTICIPANT COSTUME CONTEST
LITTLE TURKEY CONTEST (UP TO 11 YEARS OLD)
WINNER WILL RECEIVE A $25 GIFT CARDDETAILS COMING SOON!
BIG TURKEY CONTEST (OVER 12 YEARS OLD)
WINNER WILL RECEIVE $50 GIFT CARDDETAILS COMING SOON!
FLOCK OF TURKEYS CONTEST (2 OR MORE IN A GROUP, TEAM, FAMILY, FRIENDS)
$100 LUCCA BAR & GRILL GIFT CARD
DOG COSTUME CONTEST
WINNER WILL RECEIVE DOG GOODIES BASKET
GRATEFUL FOR OUR SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS & COMMUNITY
CONTACT SONYA BATTERSBY 707.315.1443 OR EMAIL BENICIATURKEYTROT@GMAIL.COM IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!
Races
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Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM PST)
$32.80
OPENS 17 AUG
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