Davis Turkey Trot

🏃‍♂️ Davis Turkey Trot Race Details

We offer multiple events and distances, with something for every age group and ability. On event morning, along with an enjoyable run or walk through Davis’ residential neighborhoods and greenbelts, participants enjoy our post-race expo, with refreshments and samples from vendors. Prizes for timed events to overall winners as well as the top three finishers in each category. Prizes to top finishers in special divisions for 2 Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half.

🕒 2025 Start Times

2025 times are subject to change and may change from the below:

• 7:50 AM: Half Marathon
• 8:05 AM: 2 Mile
• 8:25 AM: 5K
• 9:00 AM: 10K
• 10:15 AM: 1 Mile (Timed, all ages)
• 10:30 AM: Kids Fun Runs (1/2, 1/4 mile + Toddler Trot)

NOTE: There are field limits for all divisions due to the width of the routes and safety concerns. The Half Marathon has sold out or neared sell-out in both 2024 and 2023: register early.

📍 Race Info At A Glance

• Race Venue: Civic Center Park | Corner 7th and B Streets
• Google Map: Click Here
• Pre-Race Packet Pick Up: Friday, November 21 TIMES & PLACE TBA
• Saturday (Race Day Pick Up): 6:30 AM onwards at Civic Center Park
• Saturday Parking: Downtown streets or at Davis High School (suggested) and walk down B Street from 14th to 7th Street

2024 Race results available here.

2023 Race results: Click Here

🏅 Divisions and Amenities

1 MILE/2 MILE/5K/10K/HALF Entries: Includes chip timing and eligibility for age group awards, long sleeve, DryBlend (50/50) t-shirt, and a finisher medal. Age division awards three-deep in age groups. Prizes to the top three finishers by gender (men, women, nonbinary) in special divisions in the 2M, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Participants are eligible to win both age group and special division prizes. See bottom of page for more info. It is not suggested that children under age 11 run unaccompanied by an adult in any of these distances. All participants on the course for the 1M, 2M, 5K, 10K, Half must be registered. Children in strollers are FREE but we ask that you complete a registration for them. They will receive a complimentary commemorative race bib (which you can display during the race on the stroller, not required) and you will have the option to add-on a short sleeve t-shirt for them if you desire. One parent/guardian may run alongside a child in the Kids Fun Run and does not need to be registered. All participants on the course in the 1 Mile, 2 Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon must be registered.

📐 Age Groups

Age Groups: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon have 5 year age groups as follows:

• 5K: 7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, …, 75-79, 90+
• 10K: 11 & Under, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-24, …, 75-79, 80+
• Half Marathon: 1-15 Yrs, 16-19, 20-24, …, 65-69, 70+

2 Mile and 1 Mile will have the following age groups:

• Children: 8 and Under, Children 9-12, Teens 13-17, Adults 18-39, Masters 40-59, Seniors 60+.

Men, women, and nonbinary divisions will be awarded equally. Age group placement will be determined by net (chip) time for all events. Overall top finishers by gender (top 3 for 5K, 10K, Half: top 1 for 2 mile and 1 mile) will be determined by gun time for all timed events.

🏃‍♀️ Half Marathon

This 13.1 mile course (same route as 2023-2024) starts at 7:50 a.m. and travels through Downtown Davis, the Cannery, into the country via F Street and Road 29, and through the Davis greenbelts, finishing on B Street at the same finish line as the other races. Pacers from GVH will be present from 1:40 to 3:00 goal finish times to help you achieve your race aspirations. Water stops are every two miles (approx.). Course cut-off is 4 hours or 11:50 AM. If you are not on track to finish within this timeframe, you will be offered a ride back to the finish line. There are two "hills" on the half marathon route: 1) Covell Blvd overpass after the Cannery (to go up and over the train tracks) and 2) the footbridge to cross Covell and enter Community Park, near Catalina Ave. For the most part this is a very flat course. The course has approximately one unpaved mile along the north edge of town along the canal. Minimum age is 15. Age exceptions made on a case by case basis: if granted, those under 15 must be accompanied by an adult who is registered for the race. Email to inquire.

👟 Virtual Entries

Virtual Entries: Includes packet mailing via USPS (packets sent postrace), commemorative bib number, Long Sleeved t-shirt (opt-out if you prefer no tshirt), and finisher medal. Virtual Entrants will be emailed information about how to upload their time to our results server. Complete your virtual run or walk anytime between November 1 and December 15th. Virtual entrants may pick up their packets at packet pick up 11/21 if desired: otherwise, they will be mailed after the race.

👶 Kids Fun Run Entries

A non-competitive, un-timed fun run with multiple distances. 1/4 Mile: Ages 3-12. 1/2 Mile: Ages 5-12. Toddler Trot: Ages 5 and Under.

🧢 NEW Add-On Davis Turkey Trot Merchandise

• Short Sleeved cotton t-shirt: Available in sizes Adult S up to Adult 2X and Youth XS-XL.
• Embroidered Davis Turkey Trot hat: Moisture wicking running cap or trucker cap (47 brand) adjustable.
• Bark Bag: Includes a pup-themed small Davis Turkey Trot medal, Turkey Trot themed bandanna, and other dog-themed giveaways.
• Add-ons are available while supplies last: please order early. No refunds: all sales are final.

📋 Packet Pick Up

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up

• Friday, November 21, time and location