Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

We are back for the 8th annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot, a family favorite tradition 5k race on Thanksgiving morning around the Rose Bowl Stadium. All are invited whether you have two legs or four! All entry fees for 2025 will be 100% tax-deductible and will go directly to the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation. Trot before you gobble and help preserve, protect, and enhance the Rose Bowl Stadium! To learn more about the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, visit https://www.rosebowllegacy.org.

Date and Location

• Date: November 27, 2025
• Location: 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA
• Start Time: 8:30 AM
• Bib Pickup: Begins at 6:30 AM on race day: advance pickup on November 26th from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM in Lot K.

Race Details

• Course: A timed race will run through a 3.1-mile course around the Rose Bowl Loop.
• Inclusions: All participants will receive a race bib and medal.
• Family Participation: Children under 12 must be accompanied by a registered parent/legal guardian at all times.
• Donations: Each participant will have an opportunity to donate after checkout: funds will support the Pasadena Educational Foundation's Eaton Fire Response.

Post Your Experience

Don’t forget to post photos of your trot and tag @rosebowlstadium and @rosebowllegacy and use hashtag #RoseBowlTurkeyTrot.

FAQs

• Registration Includes: Your registration includes access to the onsite race, a race bib, finishers medal. 100% of your ticket registration is tax-deductible and goes towards the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation.
• Start Time: The race begins promptly at 8:30 AM.
• Eligibility: Trotters can participate at all ages!
• Start Line/Registration: In Lot K on the corner of West Dr. and Seco St.

Parking and Pets

• Parking: Parking will be free and in Lot K.
• Pets: You may bring dogs as long as they are on a leash.
• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be set up halfway around the route, but we suggest you bring your own water as well.
• Event Weather: Yes, it will be rain or shine but hopefully shine.

Costumes and Strollers

• Costumes: Yes, costumes are highly encouraged to get into the Thanksgiving spirit!
• Strollers: Strollers are encouraged: please allow other racers to pass safely.
• Packet Pickup: Yes, you can gather someone else's packet for them.

For more details and to register for the race, visit the official site: Rose Bowl Turkey Trot Registration.