Fresno Turkey Trot
About this race
Sierra Challenge Express
Presents:
the 27th annual
Fresno Turkey Trot @ Woodward Park
For over a quarter of a century, the Fresno running community has come together on Thanksgiving morning to make a difference — supporting the hungry in our city through generous donations and race registrations. The Fresno Turkey Trot isn’t just a run; it’s a tradition of gratitude, generosity, and good times. This year, your participation not only benefits the Central California Food Bank, but also supports the Coach Ray Knight Youth and Scholarship Programs, helping student-athletes across the Central Valley pursue their academic and athletic dreams.
Kick off your Thanksgiving with purpose! Whether you run the chip-timed 5K or enjoy the untimed 2-Mile Walk, you’ll be part of a festive and meaningful morning. Every participant will receive a long-sleeve Thanksgiving shirt, a commemorative finisher’s medal, and a tasty post-race treat.
Registering your family? If you register 4 to 10 people, you’ll automatically receive 10% off. Register 10 or more, and you’ll save 20%! Simply select "Multi-Person Pricing" during registration.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run/Walk
The 5K Course starts and finishes in front of the Mt. View Shelter. There will be wave starts based on run pace.
2 Mile Walk
2 mile Walkers start after the 5k participants. The 2 mile walk is not timed.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fresno, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 4:44 PM local time (PST) in Fresno on November 26, 2026 — 9h 55m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Fresno Turkey Trot
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Fresno
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Fresno 5K Races 33 races
- 10K Run Events in Fresno 9 races
- Fresno Half Marathons 2 races
- Fresno Running Calendar 2026 46 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 47 Fresno events
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