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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Ventura Auto Center, Ventura CA
5K
50–67°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
53–78°F
dry
2024
56–61°F
rain
2023
55–66°F
dry
2022
47–66°F
dry
2021
50–70°F
dry
2020
46–68°F
dry
2019
49–62°F
dry
2018
55–74°F
dry
2017
56–66°F
dry
2016
50–59°F
rain
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About this race
2026 - Event Registration
Grab your friends and family and join us for the festive Ventura Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K. This loop course is fast and flat, so come out and sweat with us before you sit down for your Thanksgiving feast.
All registrants in the 5K and Kids Run will receive a custom finishers medal. Plus choose from our fun 2026 Turkey Trot Shirt or Mug.
Packet Pick UpWednesday of race week (the day before Thanksgiving) from 1pm - 5pm at Mile 26 Running Co (2222 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001)
Race Morning (Thanksgiving Morning) - At the Race (Hofer Dr just off King at the Ventura Auto Center) starting at 7:00am.
Food Drive
Please bring non-perishable food items, such as canned meats, legumes, fruits, or vegetables. They will be donated to the food drive being held by the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, which is a division of the Ventura County Human Services Agency.
Start Times
5K - 8:00am
Kids 1K - 9:15am
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