Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
Santa Cruz Turkey Trot is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Santa Cruz, CA, with entry fees from $5 to $55.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
2025 Finisher Photos can be found here. Thanks for a great race!
Flat, fast out and back courses that begin & end at the back entrance of Natural Bridges State Park. Run through the state park and then out to West Cliff for some spectacular ocean views!
10k, 5k, and kids 1k all offered.
Signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks for all 5k and 10k finishers.
Prizes for top three overall.
Bib pickup at Santa Cruz Running Company (1664 Soquel Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065) Friday, 11/21 from 2:00-5:30pm. We strongly encourage you to stop by so you don't have to wait in line race day morning.
10% off at Santa Cruz Running Company at packet pickup.
Race day registration is available starting at 7:00 on race day morning. Race headquarters will be at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave.
All race bib pickup is also at 7:00am race day morning—looking forward to seeing you there!
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
65°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Cruz, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Santa Cruz, CA
City Elevation
36 ft
Nearest Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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121
Days to train
- Race
- Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Santa Cruz 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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Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
Nov 21, 2026