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.
Join fellow runners on November 26, 2015 for the Fresno Turkey Trot. It's a fantastic 5K, 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Fresno.
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Running
5k Run/Walk
2015 5K has slight course change! Participants follow the traditional 5k course used for the state and local cross country meets with one slight alteration: After the 2 mile marker, turn right onto the road for .25 miles and then turn right back onto to the dirt and following the traditional course. Complete Updated Course description: 5K Course starts and finishes in front of the Mt. View Shelter. Head north along the road to the toll booth, then take a right, towards the HWY 41 edge of the park. Follow the dirt path, crossing the paved road and passing the 1 mile mark before the gazebo. Go up the incline hill and turn right just before the road. Follow the path around the pond and then turn left going past the picnic tables and coming to the road. Go left and down the road, crossing onto the dirt path down to Killer Hill. Go 2/3 of the way up Killer Hill and go left and up and down the roller coaster hills to the 2 mile mark. Just past the 2 mile mark, turn right onto the road for .25 mile. Turn right onto the path used for the first mile and take it back to Mt. View Shelter finish line. There will be a wave start with 3 waves based on run pace starting 1-2 minutes apart.
2 Mile Walk
2 mile Walkers start after the 5k participants and turn left onto the Woodward Park main road. Follow it for about 3/4 of a mile and make a hairpin right turn onto the Eaton Trail heading south. Follow the Eaton Trail, turning right when it nears Audubon. Continue on the trail turning right at the main entrance and finishing back at the start. Please finish to the right of the finish banner so as not interfere with the runners who need to finish on the mat under the banner to get their official times.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Fresno in 2015, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Fresno
Fresno Turkey Trot takes place in Fresno, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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