Ventura Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 26, 2026
8:00 AM PST
Ventura, California
$17.50–$54.00 · 2 races
1km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with the Ventura Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026! This festive event, taking place in beautiful Ventura, offers a fun-filled day for the whole family with a fast and flat 5K course and an exciting Kids 1K run. Gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and join us for a morning of exercise and community spirit before indulging in your Thanksgiving feast. All participants in the 5K and Kids Run will receive a custom finishers medal, and you can choose from a delightful 2026 Turkey Trot shirt or mug to commemorate your achievement.
Packet pick-up will be available on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 1 PM to 5 PM at Mile 26 Running Co, as well as on race morning starting at 7 AM at the Ventura Auto Center. The 5K race begins at 8:00 AM, followed by the Kids 1K at 9:15 AM. Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items for our community food drive, benefiting the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. Join us for this heartwarming and healthy tradition—let’s trot together and give back this Thanksgiving!
Packet pick-up will be available on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 1 PM to 5 PM at Mile 26 Running Co, as well as on race morning starting at 7 AM at the Ventura Auto Center. The 5K race begins at 8:00 AM, followed by the Kids 1K at 9:15 AM. Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items for our community food drive, benefiting the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. Join us for this heartwarming and healthy tradition—let’s trot together and give back this Thanksgiving!
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Organiser's description
2026 - EVENT REGISTRATION
Grab your friends and family and join us for the festive Ventura Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K. This loop course is fast and flat, so come out and sweat with us before you sit down for your Thanksgiving feast.
All registrants in the 5K and Kids Run will receive a custom finishers medal. Plus choose from our fun 2026 Turkey Trot Shirt or Mug.
PACKET PICK UP
Wednesday of race week (the day before Thanksgiving) from 1pm - 5pm at Mile 26 Running Co (2222 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001)
Race Morning (Thanksgiving Morning) - At the Race (Hofer Dr just off King at the Ventura Auto Center) starting at 7:00am.
FOOD DRIVE
Please bring non-perishable food items, such as canned meats, legumes, fruits, or vegetables. They will be donated to the food drive being held by the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, which is a division of the Ventura County Human Services Agency.
START TIMES
5K - 8:00am
Kids 1K - 9:15am
Grab your friends and family and join us for the festive Ventura Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K. This loop course is fast and flat, so come out and sweat with us before you sit down for your Thanksgiving feast.
All registrants in the 5K and Kids Run will receive a custom finishers medal. Plus choose from our fun 2026 Turkey Trot Shirt or Mug.
PACKET PICK UP
Wednesday of race week (the day before Thanksgiving) from 1pm - 5pm at Mile 26 Running Co (2222 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001)
Race Morning (Thanksgiving Morning) - At the Race (Hofer Dr just off King at the Ventura Auto Center) starting at 7:00am.
FOOD DRIVE
Please bring non-perishable food items, such as canned meats, legumes, fruits, or vegetables. They will be donated to the food drive being held by the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, which is a division of the Ventura County Human Services Agency.
START TIMES
5K - 8:00am
Kids 1K - 9:15am
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Location
Ventura Auto Center, 6360 Auto Center Dr, Ventura, 93003, CA, United States
Ventura Turkey Trot
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