Oakland Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- Individual 5K · VIP Village & 5K presented by Abio Properties · Kids Race (ages 2-7)
From the Organizer
Culture, Community, Impact. Earn your day's indulgence at the 10th Annual Oakland Turkey Trot 5K & Festival of Thanks! More than just a healthy start to the holiday, the Oakland Turkey Trot is a fun way to give back while you give thanks.
✔️ We are a 501c3 event organization directly impacting our neighbors and partners in need
✔️ Finisher's Medals for Adults & Kids
✔️ Exclusive custom shirts for all events
✔️ Custom art installs by local favorites, photo backdrop, mile markers & start line banner
✔️ Benefiting Alameda County Community Food Bank
✔️ Grant recipients include Running for a Better Oakland
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
63°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oakland Museum, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oakland, CA
Population
438,072
as of 2023
Elevation
107 ft
Nearest Airport
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Oakland Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
171
Days to train
- Race
- Oakland Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Oakland, CA
Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.
3 miles away
Beer City Half™ Alameda
3 miles away
Redwood (Summer) Trail Run
Less than a mile away
Alameda Island Running Festival
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Oakland Turkey Trot?
- Oakland Turkey Trot is a running race held in Oakland, California on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Oakland Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Oakland, California at Lake Merritt's Eastshore Park, Oakland, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Oakland Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Oakland Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026