Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K
Typically 52–71°F · low rain risk
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2025
51–78°F
dry
2024
58–77°F
dry
2023
44–67°F
dry
2022
59–67°F
dry
2021
48–77°F
dry
2020
46–68°F
dry
2019
44–61°F
dry
2018
51–75°F
dry
2017
68–81°F
dry
2016
50–68°F
dry
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About this race
Make room for that extra piece of pie by completing the Palm Springs Wild Turkey Trot in iconic Palm Springs, California on Thanksgiving morning. This is a fast and flat certified course where world records are meant to be broken! Start and finish downtown, in perfect racing weather, on beautiful Palm Canyon.
WE PROMISE YOU MORE BLING THAN ANY OF THE OTHER DESERT TURKEY DAY RACES!
All participants receive a long sleeved tech t-shirt, finisher medal, free finisher photo download, turkey knee-hi socks and a wild turkey beanie! A portion of your entry supports the Mizell Center's Meals on Wheels Program, providing food for homebound seniors as well as other important local causes. This race is brought to you by the Palm Springs Marathon Runners with a reputation of awesome themed races supporting local charities!
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