Ventura Turkey Trot
When is Ventura Turkey Trot?
Ventura Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Ventura, CA.
What distances does Ventura Turkey Trot offer?
Ventura Turkey Trot offers 2 events: Kids 1K (14 & Under), 5K Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids 1K (14 & Under) | 1.0 km | $15.00 | Register |
| 5K Run/Walk | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
How much does Ventura Turkey Trot cost?
Registration for Ventura Turkey Trot starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Ventura Turkey Trot held?
Ventura Turkey Trot is held in Ventura, CA at Ventura Auto Center.
About Ventura Turkey Trot
2026 - Event Registration
Grab your friends and family and join us for the festive Ventura Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K. This loop course is fast and flat, so come out and sweat with us before you sit down for your Thanksgiving feast.
All registrants in the 5K and Kids Run will receive a custom finishers medal. Plus choose from our fun 2026 Turkey Trot Shirt or Mug.
Packet Pick Up
Wednesday of race week (the day before Thanksgiving) from 1pm - 5pm at Mile 26 Running Co (2222 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001)
Race Morning (Thanksgiving Morning) - At the Race (Hofer Dr just off King at the Ventura Auto Center) starting at 7:00am.
Food Drive
Please bring non-perishable food items, such as canned meats, legumes, fruits, or vegetables. They will be donated to the food drive being held by the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, which is a division of the Ventura County Human Services Agency.
Start Times
5K - 8:00am
Kids 1K - 9:15am
Course Maps
5K - New Course due to road construction - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3140355?units=miles
Kids 1K - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3168761?units=miles
Food Drive
Please bring non-perishable food items, such as canned meats, legumes, fruits, or vegetables. They will be donated to the food drive being held by the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, which is a division of the Ventura County Human Services Agency.
Packet Pick Up
You have two choices to pick up your packet:
- Wednesday of Race Week: 1pm - 5pm at Mile 26 Running Co (2222 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001)
- Race Morning at the Ventura Auto Center (use King St - the event venue is on Hofer Dr at King) starting at 7am.
Parking
Just added - You can park in the vacant lot at 6580 Auto Center Dr. This area will not be directly affected by the course so if you need to leave right away this will allow you to quickly jump on the freeway at Johnson Dr. This lot is about a 5 minute walk to the start area (walk on Auto Center Dr and turn left on Hofer.)
Toyota will generously open up their lower lot for participants, which has over 100 spots. You can access access this parking lot by traveling Eastbound off King St. We expect this lot to fill up by 7:15am. Please note the route runs in front of this lot and if you park here you may not be able to leave until 9:20am. By parking in this lot you agree you to the following:
Please review the attached parking map below. Assume parking will take up to 20 minutes. All parking on King will likely be filled by 7am. There are lots of industrial lots in the area with parking (just pay attention to any no parking signs). There is a decent amount of street parking available. See attached.
Westbound King (heading towards the Ventura Harbor) will be closed as will Eastbound Auto Center Dr (Leland St) between Perkins and Golf Center Dr.
If you are only coming for the 1K expect delays because the 5K will be going on. Do not try to use King Dr if you are only coming for the 1K.
If you want to use an address for GPS purposes the following will put you in the general area (please do not park in the Crowne Jeep/Dodge lot): 6300 King Dr, Ventura, CA 93003
