Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026
Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026 is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Grass Valley, CA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (128 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5K Walk / 5K Run / 10K Run / Kids Race
Time
- 7:30 AM Registration Begins
- 8:15 AM Kids Race Begins - No registration required
- 8:30 AM 5K/10K Race Begins & 5K Walk Begins
Race Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup will be held at Nevada Union Wrestling gym on Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 from 2:00–4:00 PM. Pick up your shirts and race bibs to avoid lines on Thanksgiving.
Location
Hooper Stadium, Nevada Union High School
11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Course
- Combination of trail and street terrain
- No pets allowed on course
- Strollers are allowed on walk course
- The 5K/10K Run/Walk will circle around the school grounds and throughout Litton Hill Trail
Entry Fee
Before November 18th, 2026
$25 for Persons 15+, $12 for Children 14 & Under
(includes a tee-shirt)
After November 18th, 2026
$25 for Persons 15+, $12 for Children 14 & Under
(tee-shirt not included)
Awards for 1st–3rd place in Age Groups
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
52°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Nevada City, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grass Valley, CA
City Elevation
2,540 ft
Nearest Airport
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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128
Days to train
- Race
- Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Grass Valley 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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Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026
Nov 26, 2026