If you’re inspired to run, walk, or trot this holiday season — or just need to escape your visiting family for a few hours — check out these Thanksgiving turkey trots happening around Sacramento.
Davis Turkey Trot — Saturday, Nov. 18
- Time: First race at 7:50 a.m.
- Registration: Kids: $12-$75, Adults: $13-$80
This pre-Thanksgiving trot touts it all — a kids walk, 2-mile dog jog, 5K + 10K runs, and an early morning half-marathon run.
Run to Feed the Hungry — Thursday, Nov. 23
- Time: First race at 8:15 a.m.
- Registration: Kids: $22-$28, Adults: $40-$48
Dubbed the largest organized Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country, you can participate through the 5K or 10K run, all while supporting Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
Folsom Turkey Trot — Thursday, Nov. 23
- Time: First race at 8:50 a.m.
- Registration: Kids and Adults: $35-$40
Experience this family-friendly run with ~4,000 annual participants gathering to complete the 5K + 10K routes.
City of Roseville Turkey Trot — Thursday, Nov. 23
- Time: First race at 9 a.m.
- Registration: Kids: $35, Adults: $40-$45
Plan to register ahead of time and pick up your 10K or 5K race packet on Tuesday, Nov. 21 + Wednesday, Nov. 22 at the Mahany Fitness Center (1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd.) for this annual event.
Elk Grove Gobble Wobble — Thursday, Nov. 23
- Time: First race at 9 a.m.
- Registration: Kids: $10-$50, Adults: $45-$50
Bring the kids out to play games + enjoy a quarter-mile fun run — and be sure to stick around for the raffle after running your 5K.
Still not done hitting the pavement? The California International Marathon sprints through Sac next month on Sunday, Dec. 3.
