Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Races: Rose Bowl Turkey Trot 2026 (3.1 Miles)

Type: Run

We are back for the 9th annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot, a family favorite tradition 5k race on Thanksgiving morning around the Rose Bowl Stadium. All are invited whether you have two legs or four! All entry fees for 2026 will be 100% tax-deductible and will go directly to the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation. Trot before you gobble and help preserve, protect, and enhance the Rose Bowl Stadium! To learn more about the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation and its ongoing efforts surrounding the Lasting Legacy campaign, visit https://www.rosebowllastinglegacy.org .

Each participant will have an opportunity to donate after checkout. This year, the Rose Bowl Stadium is partnering with the Pasadena Unified School District through the Pasadena Educational Foundation to provide critical financial support for athletics programs across PUSD. These funds will help expand opportunities for student-athletes and strengthen sports programming throughout the district.

The race is on Thanksgiving morning at the Rose Bowl Stadium! A timed race will go through a 3.1-mile course. All participants will receive a race bib and medal. The race will start and finish at the top of Lot K. The course itself will run around the Rose Bowl Loop. On race day bib pickup will begin at 6:30 AM. We highly encourage you to pick up your bib in advance on Wednesday, November 25th from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM in Lot K at the Rose Bowl Stadium.

Reminder: This race is all ages and children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered parent/legal guardian at all times.

Don’t forget to post photos of your trot and tag @rosebowlstadium and @rosebowllegacy and use hashtag #RoseBowlTurkeyTrot