XC Turkey Trot 2.2 mile 2026
Palo Alto, CA
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto CA
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46–61°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
42–58°F
dry
2024
48–58°F
dry
2023
43–60°F
dry
2022
45–62°F
dry
2021
46–62°F
dry
2020
42–63°F
dry
2019
43–56°F
rain
2018
47–64°F
dry
2017
56–64°F
dry
2016
49–54°F
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About this race
This is a fun run on the Gunn XC 2.2 mile course. Start and end on the Gunn track. There will be one race starting at 10 am. Start cooking your turkey, come run and be home in time to baste. No official race t-shirts, but you can choose from some retro t-shirt. As always there will be silly fun prizes. Contact event director about family discounts. There will be race morning registration for $15, please bring exact change since I don't have on-line payment on the day of the event.
New for 2026: Kids can join Joy's Jackrabbits for a half lapper race after the XC race.
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