
Ventura Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Ventura, CA, with entry fees from $15 to $40.
2026 - Event Registration
Grab your friends and family and join us for the festive Ventura Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K. This loop course is fast and flat, so come out and sweat with us before you sit down for your Thanksgiving feast.
All registrants in the 5K and Kids Run will receive a custom finishers medal. Plus choose from our fun 2026 Turkey Trot Shirt or Mug.
Wednesday of race week (the day before Thanksgiving) from 1pm - 5pm at Mile 26 Running Co (2222 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001)
Race Morning (Thanksgiving Morning) - At the Race (Hofer Dr just off King at the Ventura Auto Center) starting at 7:00am.
Please bring non-perishable food items, such as canned meats, legumes, fruits, or vegetables. They will be donated to the food drive being held by the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, which is a division of the Ventura County Human Services Agency.
5K - 8:00am
Kids 1K - 9:15am
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
68°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oxnard Ventura Co Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
288 ft
Nearest Airport
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Ventura Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026