2026 Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools
2026 Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Brentwood, CA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (124 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 13th annual Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools. This 5K event benefits both the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District athletic programs. We are proud to host this community event to promote health, athletics, and education.
In Person & Virtual Race Options
Participants can choose between an in-person or virtual run. For the in-person run, the race will be at the Streets of Brentwood on Thanksgiving morning at 8:00 AM. For the virtual run, you can run whenever and wherever you want starting on Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, December 6. All participants will receive a 2026 race t-shirt and finisher medal.
Race Fees*:
Children ages 3 and under are welcome to participate, no registration necessary.
August 8 - October 31, 2026
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Ages 4-9 - $20
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Ages 10-18 - $25
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Ages 19 and up - $40
November 1 - November 25, 2026
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Ages 4-9 - $20
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Ages 10-18 - $30
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Ages 19 and up - $45
Race Day Registration - November 26, 2026 (Only available if we have not sold out)
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Ages 4-9 - $30
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Ages 10-18 - $35
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Ages 19 and up - $55
If you register on or after November 1st, you WILL NOT be asked to for a t-shirt size. You will be able to select a t-shirt from a variety of sizes at packet pickup or on race day.
*Processing fees will be added to your race fee.
Course Information:
For the safety of our trotters DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE.
Strollers are allowed on the course if they are pushed by an adult. Bikes, scooters, and skateboards are also NOT ALLOWED on the course.
Packet Pickup:
Participants can check-in and pick up their race bibs and t-shirt at packet pick up, scheduled for Wednesday, November 25 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Pioneer Elementary School located on Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood. *Please note virtual racers will need to pick up their shirt, bib, and medal at packet pickup or race day by 7:50 AM. We are not able to ship out race swag. In-person racers with guaranteed shirts sizes will need to pick up their shirts by 7:50 AM on race day or shirts will be released for shirt exchange.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Antioch Pumping Plt #3, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Brentwood, CA
Population
64,609
as of 2023
City Elevation
73 ft
Nearest Airport
CCR
Buchanan Field · 20 mi
Major Hub
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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124
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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2026 Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools
Nov 26, 2026