Ventura Turkey Trot

Races: 5K Run/Walk (3.1 Miles) · Kids 1K (14 & Under)

Type: Run

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.

Packet Pick Up

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.

Food Drive

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.

Start Times

5K - 8:00am

Kids 1K - 9:15am