
RANCHO SAN PASQUAL TURKEY TROT 2026 is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Escondido, CA.
Run. Walk. Gobble. Then go eat!
Start your Thanksgiving morning with your neighbors at the Rancho San Pasqual Turkey Trot!
Thanksgiving Morning • November 26, 2026 • 8:00 AM
Whether you're a serious runner, a casual walker, bringing the kids, or just looking for a fun way to earn your Thanksgiving feast, this event is for everyone. Gather your family, bring your friends, wear your best Thanksgiving spirit, and join us for a festive morning right here in our community.
🏃 THE 5K TURKEY TROT
Our 5K run/walk will wind through the community, giving you a chance to get moving, enjoy the morning, and celebrate with your neighbors. Run it, walk it, jog it, or do a little of all three. No expectations, no pressure. Just come have fun!
🦃 KIDS' GOBBLER
Our youngest turkeys can join in the fun with a short, kid-friendly run designed especially for them. Every little gobbler gets to be part of the Thanksgiving morning celebration!
🏅 REGISTER TO GET A MEDAL!
Registration helps us make sure we have enough medals and refreshments for everyone. Register before November 6th to receive a Turkey Trot medal.
❤️ A COMMUNITY TRADITION
We've been doing an informal Turkey Trot since COVID to bring neighbors together, get us moving, and start the holiday on a high note.
Registration is FREE!
Come run. Come walk. Come gobble.
Thanksgiving Morning • November 26, 2026
We'll see you at the starting line! 🦃
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
75°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
14%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Pasqual Animal Pk, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
149,913
as of 2023
City Elevation
656 ft
Nearest Airport
CLD
McClellan-Palomar Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
SAN
San Diego International Airport · 28 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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RANCHO SAN PASQUAL TURKEY TROT 2026
Nov 26, 2026