Tradition: 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.
Participation: All are invited whether you have two legs or four!
Tax Deductible: 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!
Opportunity to Donate: Each participant will have an opportunity to donate after checkout.
Partnership: This year, the Rose Bowl Stadium is partnering with Pasadena Unified School District through the Pasadena Educational Foundation Eaton Fire Response.
Financial Support: This effort will provide financial support to assist with the financial impacts associated from the recent Eaton Fire.
🏁 Race Details
Date and Location: The race is on Thanksgiving morning at the Rose Bowl Stadium!
Course: A timed race will go through a 3.1-mile course around the Rose Bowl Loop.
Participant Gear: All participants will receive a race bib and medal.
Bib Pickup: On race day bib pickup will begin at 6:30 AM. We highly encourage you to pick up your bib in advance on Wednesday, November 26th from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM in Lot K at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
👶 Age Requirements
All Ages: Reminder: This race is all ages and children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a registered parent/legal guardian at all times.
Exciting Spirit: 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.
Race Start Time: The race begins promptly at 8:30AM.
Age to Participate: Trotters can participate at all ages!
Start Line and Registration: In Lot K on the corner of West Dr. and Seco St.
🚗 Parking and Policies
Parking: Parking will be free and in Lot K.
Pets: Yes! 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.
Weather: Yes, it will be rain or shine but hopefully shine 😊.
🎉 Additional Fun
Costumes: Yes, costumes are highly encouraged to get into the Thanksgiving spirit!
Stroller Policy: Yes! In the spirit of family involvement strollers are encouraged! We kindly ask participants with strollers to allow other racers to pass safely.
Packet Pickup: Yes, you can come to packet pickup and gather someone else's packet for them.