California · 10K · 5K · 1K
Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
Santa Cruz Turkey Trot is a 10K, 5K and 1K event held in Santa Cruz, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Race day
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, 1K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PST
- Course profile — 10K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
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:…
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Santa Cruz Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Where is the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot held?
- In Santa Cruz, California.
- What distances does the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot offer?
- 10K, 5K and 1K.
- How do I register for the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $60 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot start?
- 8:00 AM PST.
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