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Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Pasadena, CA, with an entry fee of $38.

Date
November 26, 2026 (24 days to go)
Price
$38
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

We are back for the 9th annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot, a family favorite tradition 5k race on Thanksgiving morning around the Rose Bowl Stadium. All are invited whether you have two legs or four! All entry fees for 2026 will be 100% tax-deductible and will go directly to the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation. Trot before you gobble and help preserve, protect, and enhance the Rose Bowl Stadium! To learn more about the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation and its ongoing efforts surrounding the Lasting Legacy campaign, visit https://www.rosebowllastinglegacy.org.

Each participant will have an opportunity to donate after checkout. This year, the Rose Bowl Stadium is partnering with the Pasadena Unified School District through the Pasadena Educational Foundation to provide critical financial support for athletics programs across PUSD. These funds will help expand opportunities for student-athletes and strengthen sports programming throughout the district.

The race is on Thanksgiving morning at the Rose Bowl Stadium! A timed race will go through a 3.1-mile course. All participants will receive a race bib and medal. The race will start and finish at the top of Lot K. The course itself will run around the Rose Bowl Loop. On race day bib pickup will begin at 6:30 AM. We highly encourage you to pick up your bib in advance on Wednesday, November 25th from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM in Lot K at the Rose Bowl Stadium.  

Reminder: This race is all ages and children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered parent/legal guardian at all times. 

Don’t forget to post photos of your trot and tag @rosebowlstadium and @rosebowllegacy and use hashtag #RoseBowlTurkeyTrot

Events

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot 2026$38

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

71°

Typical Low

47°

Chance of Rain

14%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Pasadena, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:35 AMSunset 4:43 PMDaylight 10h 8m

About Pasadena, CA

Population

136,462

as of 2023

City Elevation

867 ft

Nearest Airport

BUR

Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 13 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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Days to train

Race
Rose Bowl Turkey Trot
Date
November 26, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rose Bowl Turkey Trot?
Rose Bowl Turkey Trot is a running race held in Pasadena, 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 Rose Bowl Turkey Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Pasadena, California at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Rose Bowl Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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