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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs CA
5K
52–71°F · low rain risk
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51–75°F
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About this race
🦃 Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K
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.
🏅 Event Highlights
- Course: Fast and flat certified course.
- Location: Starts and finishes downtown on Palm Canyon.
- Weather: Perfect racing conditions.
- Bling: We promise you more bling than any of the other desert turkey day races!
🎽 Participant Perks
- Shirt: All participants receive a long sleeved tech t-shirt.
- Medal: Finisher medal awarded to all participants.
- Photo: Free finisher photo download included.
- Gear: Participants will also receive turkey knee-hi socks and a wild turkey beanie!
💖 Community Support
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!
📅 Race Details
Date: 2026-11-26
Location: 100 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA
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