Davis Turkey Trot

🦃 Davis Turkey Trot Overview

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
• 8:30 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)
Last Updated 7/25/25

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 from 1:30 to 6:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Center, located at 14th Street at B Street (in between the Yolo County Library and Davis High School). Address: 203 East 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616

• Friday Parking: Davis High School student lot or library lot
• What to bring to Packet Pick Up: Bring your QR code and show on your phone (hard copy printout ok too) to the check-in volunteer. You may check in family and friends - please bring their QR code / screenshot of it to check them in.

Saturday (Race Day Pick Up): 6:30 am onwards at Civic Center Park
Arrive at registration 60-75 minutes early if picking up race day

• What to bring to Race Day Packet Pick Up: Bring your QR code and show on your phone (hard copy printout ok too) to the check-in volunteer. You may check in family and friends - please bring their QR code / screenshot of it to check them in.
• Saturday parking: Downtown streets or at Davis High School (suggested) and walk down B Street from 14th to 7th Street

🏅 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. A minimum age of 11 is recommended for unaccompanied children in any of these distances.

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+.

🏃‍♂️ Packet Pick Up

📦 Pre-Race Packet Pick Up:

• Friday, November 21, 1:30 to 6:00 pm at the Veteran's Memorial Center (Corner 14th and B Streets, Davis)
• Packets will include your bib and t-shirt.
• You may pick up for friends (please bring their QR code)
• ID is not required
• Please bring your unique QR code from your race confirmation email for easy check-in and show it to the registration check-in volunteer.

🏁 Race Morning Pick Up:

• Opens at 6:30 a.m.
• Located on the basketball court on the north end of Civic Field: adjacent to MLK School*
• Packets will include your bib and t-shirt.
• ID is not required to pick up
• Please bring your unique QR code from your race confirmation email for easy check-in and show it to the registration check-in volunteer.

*In the event of rain, registration location may change.

❓ FAQ

• Strollers: are permitted but must start toward the back. No exceptions.
• Dog division: is available in the 2 Mile only.
• Scoring: All events are scored and placed using your chip time: overall awards are based on gun time.
• Unclaimed awards: are not mailed. Please pick up on race day.

🔄 Refund Policy

Please Note Refund Policy: Start times are subject to change. Event happens rain or shine. All entries are strictly non refundable and non transferable. Race insurance is offered by a third party in case of injury or non-attendance. We reserve the right to postpone, delay or cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances or acts of God. If you become ill prior to event day or cannot attend, you can transfer your entry to the virtual division by the deadline or if you purchased race insurance can file a claim. No refunds for no-shows.

For more information, visit the official race page.