Santa Cruz Turkey Trot

Race Information

• Date: November 21, 2026
• Location: 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
• Race URL: Santa Cruz Turkey Trot

Race Description

• Course: Flat, fast out and back courses that begin & end at the back entrance of Natural Bridges State Park. Run through the state park and then out to West Cliff for some spectacular ocean views!
• Distances: 10k, 5k, and kids 1k all offered.
• Finisher Items: Signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks for all 5k and 10k finishers.
• Prizes: Prizes for top three overall.

Bib Pickup

• Location: Santa Cruz Running Company (1664 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065)
• When: Friday, 11/21 from 2:00-5:30pm.
• Recommendation: We strongly encourage you to stop by so you don't have to wait in line on race day morning.
• Discount: 10% off at Santa Cruz Running Company at packet pickup.

Race Day Information

• Registration: Race day registration is available starting at 7:00 AM on race day morning.
• Headquarters: Race headquarters will be at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave.
• Bib Pickup: All race bib pickup is also at 7:00 AM race day morning.
• Excitement: Looking forward to seeing you there!

Additional Links

• Photos: 2025 Finisher Photos can be found here. Thanks for a great race!