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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
Highland Ave, Piedmont CA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
44–60°F · low rain risk
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2025
40–59°F
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2024
47–56°F
dry
2023
40–60°F
dry
2022
43–62°F
dry
2021
46–65°F
dry
2020
43–61°F
dry
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40–52°F
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45–64°F
dry
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56–61°F
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49–53°F
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About this race
Earn Your Turkey: Join the Annual Piedmont Turkey Trot 5K!
- Event: Unleash a preemptive strike on those Thanksgiving Day calories and start your holiday with the community!
- Gather: Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for the 25th Annual Piedmont Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning.
- Participation: 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.
- Support: 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
- Nonprofit: The Piedmont Turkey Trot is a 100% nonprofit organization dedicated to giving back to our neighborhood.
- Benefit: Net proceeds from the event directly benefit the Piedmont High School Cross Country and Track & Field Teams.
- Support: Because of your participation, we also provide annual donations and support to:
- Organizations: Piedmont Middle School XC and Track & Field Teams, Piedmont Junior Running Club, Run Better Oakland, Piedmont Service Crew.
Our Community Impact
- Contributions: Since 2017, the Piedmont Turkey Trot has successfully funneled $205,000 back into the local community.
- Athletic Support: $135,000 towards The Hampton Field rebuild.
- Educational Support: $20,000 to the Piedmont Education Foundation.
- Boosters: $60,000 towards the PHS Athletic Boosters.
Register Today!
- Ready: Ready to build up an appetite for a great cause? Lace up your running shoes and secure your spot today.
- Tiny Tot Trot: Stay Tuned for more Information on our FREE THIRD ANNUAL TINY TOT TROT!
- Event Date: To be held on Wednesday, November 25th beginning at 4pm Witter Field, Piedmont CA.
- Bib Pick Up: Bib Pick Up will be on Wednesday November 25th from 3-6pm at the Veterans Hall, 401 Magnolia Piedmont. They can also be picked up from 7:45 am to 8:15 am day of race but there will be NO SAME DAY RACE REGISTRATION.
More Information
- Link: For more details, visit the official race page.
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