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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
27050 Rancho San Carlos, Carmel CA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
47–61°F · some rain risk
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2025
58–77°F
dry
2024
48–53°F
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2023
44–60°F
dry
2022
43–62°F
dry
2021
50–70°F
dry
2020
43–57°F
dry
2019
38–53°F
rain
2018
48–64°F
dry
2017
53–63°F
rain
2016
47–50°F
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About this race
CVAC Turkey Trot 2026
Date: November 26, 2026
Location: 27050 Rancho San Carlos, Carmel, CA
Event URL: CVAC Turkey Trot Registration
Event Overview
- Purpose: Give back, give thanks, give it all you've got for charity.
- Activities: Run, jog, roll, or walk to complete the Turkey Trot.
- Family-Friendly: The whole family will have fun running or walking the beautiful South Bank Trail.
- Benefit: 100% of proceeds go to the Monterey Food Bank.
Event Details and Schedule
Event Schedule
- November 24 & 25: T-Shirt Pick-up at CVAC front desk from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- November 26 (Race Day):
- 8:00 am: Coffee and Hot Chocolate available at South Bank Trail Entrance.
- 8:15 am: Three-Legged Race and family fun games.
- 8:45 am: Warm-Up & Welcome.
- 9:00 am: 5K Run & Walk starts.
Registration & Fees
- Free Entry: Kids 10 & under are free.
- Registration Includes: A race shirt on a first-come, first-serve basis: sizes are not guaranteed.
- Questions: Email [email protected] or call 831-624-2737.
- Transfer Policy: Registration is transferrable until November 19, 2026: no refunds are issued.
Additional Information
- Weather Policy: Race will continue even with rain.
- Charity: All proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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