
Garlic City Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Gilroy, CA.
From the Organizer
Run, Walk, ruck-- start a new Thanksgiving Tradition in Gilroy.
Join us in Gilroy for the very first official Turkey Trot featuring a 10k, 5k, and a Ruck division.
Weather
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
64°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gilroy, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
58,561
as of 2023
City Elevation
206 ft
Nearest Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · 31 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.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Gilroy than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Garlic City Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026