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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Champions Corporate Office, Hanford CA
5K
41–64°F · low rain risk
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2025
42–55°F
dry
2024
51–57°F
rain
2023
38–64°F
dry
2022
36–66°F
dry
2021
36–63°F
dry
2020
37–59°F
dry
2019
37–60°F
dry
2018
46–68°F
dry
2017
52–81°F
dry
2016
39–64°F
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About this race
Welcome to the 2026 Thanksgiving Day, Kings County Turkey Trot!
7:30AM - KIDS RACES
8:00AM - 5K & 3K START
LOCATION: ON DOUTY, IN FRONT OF SUPERIOR DAIRY
**KIDS THAT RUN IN THE "KIDS RACE" CAN ALSO WALK THE 3K, OR RUN/WALK THE 5K WITH FAMILY**
What : The Turkey Trot is back (organized by Champions Recovery Alternative Services), and we can’t wait to see you! Come join the fun on Thanksgiving morning in beautiful downtown Hanford.
When : Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8 AM. (Kids Races will start at 7:30am) - Rain or Shine.
Where : Start/Finish Line, 325 N Douty Street (Between Superior Dairy & Civic Center Park) , in Hanford. Same 5K Route, just a BIGGER Race Finish Line Venue to Cheer, Support, Meet Up, and Hang Out with your family and friends!
This course is scenic, and will take you around downtown; before the 5K splits and does an out-an-back on Douty Street, and the 3K Walkers return to the Finish Line!
Medals : Medals will be awarded to our Top 20 Male & Top 20 Female 5K Finishers, must be registered in the 5K chip timed race!
Kids Races : 1/4 Mile Fun Race, and 1/2 Mile Fun Race.
Biggest Flock Award : Create your team/group, have your family & friends (maybe your entire work) join it....Win the BIGGEST FLOCK AWARD! Tie-Breaker - Best Dressed!
Best Dressed Turkey Award: Come out in your best outfit and strut your stuffing to win this years "Best Dressed Turkey Award"
Packet Pick-Up :
Tuesday, November 24th & Wednesday, November 25th from 9 AM to 6 PM, at 311 N Douty Street (Champions Corporate Office).
On Thanksgiving Morning, we will open at 6:30 AM. To avoid long lines and a late start the day of the race, please pick up your packet early!
Race Benefits : Champions Recovery Alternative Programs, Inc., a local Non Profit community-based organization dedicated to nurturing a healthier Kings County.
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