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Piedmont Turkey Trot

25th Annual Piedmont Turkey Trot

Earn Your Turkey: Join the Annual Piedmont Turkey Trot 5K!
Unleash a preemptive strike on those Thanksgiving Day calories and start your holiday with the community! Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for the 25th Annual Piedmont Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning. Whether you run to win, walk to enjoy the brisk morning air, or push a stroller, this is a treasured holiday tradition the whole family will enjoy.
Best of all, every step you take helps support local youth sports and community programs.


Event Details
  • Date: Thursday, November 26th, 2026
  • Time: 8:30 AM sharp (Please arrive 20 minutes early for parking and check-in)
  • Location: Piedmont Exedra (Highland & Magnolia Avenues)
  • Distance: USA T & F Certified 5K (Run, walk, or stroll)


Running for a Cause
The Piedmont Turkey Trot is a 100% nonprofit organization dedicated to giving back to our neighborhood. Net proceeds from the event directly benefit the Piedmont High School Cross Country and Track & Field Teams.
Because of your participation, we also provide annual donations and support to:
  • Piedmont Middle School XC and Track & Field Teams
  • Piedmont Junior Running Club
  • Run Better Oakland
  • Piedmont Service Crew

Our Community Impact
Since 2017, the Piedmont Turkey Trot has successfully funneled $205,000 back into the local community, including $135,000 towards The Hampton Field rebuild. In addition, we have contributed $20,000 to the Piedmont Education Foundation and, most recently, $60,000 towards the PHS Athletic Boosters.
When you cross the finish line this year, you won't just earn serious bragging rights at your Thanksgiving dinner table—you’ll be actively investing in the future of local student-athletes and community spaces.


Register Today!
Ready to build up an appetite for a great cause? Lace up your running shoes and secure your spot today.
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Registration fees Spots remaining: 2650

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

5K Adult Limited spots available

Price changes in 1 month 12 days

  • 13 years and older

    1. $49.04

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Jul 4 – Oct 6
      Register for 5K Adult
    2. $54.38

      Regular Pricing

      Oct 7 – Nov 22
    3. $59.71

      late bird pricing

      Nov 23 – Nov 25

5K Youth Limited spots available

Price changes in 1 month 12 days

  • 12 years and younger

    1. $27.69

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Jul 4 – Oct 6
      Register for 5K Youth
    2. $33.03

      Regular Pricing

      Oct 7 – Nov 22
    3. $38.36

      late bird pricing

      Nov 23 – Nov 25

Safety Rules for All Entrants

Bikes, In-line skates, trikes, scooters, wagons and skateboards are not permitted. The use of headphones or earbuds are strongly discouraged for your safety; you must be able to hear directions from announcers, Police, volunteers, etc. Unregistered walkers or runners are not permitted on the race course. Strollers and baby joggers are permitted and must start the race at the designated signage at the back of the start line. Dogs on short leashes are permitted and must start the race at the designated signage at the back of the start line. Please, no retractable leashes.

Awards

Awards for the top 3 finishers in the following categories:

Male/Female

2-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Non Binary

12 & under, 13 & over

Event schedule

  • Fri, May 29, 2026 6:05 PM - Registration Begins
  • Wed, November 25, 2026 3:00 PM - Bib Number Pick-up Begins
  • Wed, November 25, 2026 5:30 PM - Bib Number Pick-up Ends
  • Thu, November 26, 2026 8:30 AM - RACE DAY!!!

Contact information

Event contact
Sydney Proctor
Phone
5103334344
Website
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Sponsors