Santa Cruz Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 8:30 AM PST

Location: Santa Cruz, CA; 2300 Delaware Ave, 95060
Type: RUN

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At a glance

A festive Turkey Trot featuring flat, fast courses, stunning ocean views, and unique finisher socks in beautiful Santa Cruz.

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Festive

Join the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot for a festive 10K run along the beautiful California coast. This flat, fast out-and-back course begins and ends at Natural Bridges State Park, guiding runners through the park and onto West Cliff for spectacular ocean views. All 10K finishers receive signature Santa Cruz Track Club socks, with prizes awarded to the top three overall. It's a wonderful way to embrace the holiday spirit with a refreshing run.

What to expect

Run a flat, fast out-and-back course.
Enjoy spectacular ocean views along West Cliff and through Natural Bridges State Park.
Finishers of the 10K receive signature Santa Cruz Track Club socks.

Standout details

Spectacular ocean views
Flat, fast out-and-back course
Signature finisher socks
Prizes for top three overall

Perks & features

Awards

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1K
Sat, Nov 21, 7:45 AM PST · From $6.30
Opens Feb 5, 2026, 3:15 AM PST · Closes Nov 20, 2026, 2:59 AM PST
5K
Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 AM PST · From $43.40
Opens Feb 5, 2026, 3:15 AM PST · Closes Nov 20, 2026, 2:59 AM PST
10K
Sat, Nov 21, 8:30 AM PST · From $48.70
Opens Feb 5, 2026, 3:15 AM PST · Closes Nov 20, 2026, 2:59 AM PST

Vibe Check

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The course

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From the organizer

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

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!

10k, 5k, and kids 1k all offered.

Signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks for all 5k and 10k finishers.

Prizes for top three overall.

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

10% off at Santa Cruz Running Company at packet pickup.

Race day registration is available starting at 7:00 on race day morning. Race headquarters will be at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave.

All race bib pickup is also at 7:00am race day morning—looking forward to seeing you there!

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