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Santa Cruz Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 8:30 AM PST

Location
Santa Cruz, CA
2300 Delaware Ave, 95060
Type
RUN

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1K

    Sat, Nov 21, 7:45 AM PST · From $6.30

    Opens Feb 5, 2026, 3:15 AM PST · Closes Nov 20, 2026, 2:59 AM PST

  • 5K

    Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 AM PST · From $43.40

    Opens Feb 5, 2026, 3:15 AM PST · Closes May 30, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Nov 21, 8:30 AM PST · From $48.70

    Opens Feb 5, 2026, 3:15 AM PST · Closes May 30, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

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The course

From the organizer

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 2:00-5:30pm. We strongly encourage you to stop by so you don't have to wait in line race day morning.

10% off at Santa Cruz Running Company at packet pickup.

Race day registration is available starting at 7:00 on race day morning. Race headquarters will be at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave.

All race bib pickup is also at 7:00am race day morning—looking forward to seeing you there!

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