Register for the Turkey Trot today to reserve your spot in the race and your t-shirt size!
5K Walk / 5K Run / 10K Run / Kids Race
Time
7:30 AM Registration Begins
8:15 AM Kids Race Begins - No registration required
8:30 AM 5K/10K Race Begins & 5K Walk Begins
Race Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup will be held at Nevada Union Wrestling gym on Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 from 2:00–4:00 PM.
Pick up your shirts and race bibs to avoid lines on Thanksgiving.
Location
Hooper Stadium, Nevada Union High School
11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Course
Combination of trail and street terrain
No pets allowed on course
Strollers are allowed on walk course
The 5K/10K Run/Walk will circle around the school grounds and throughout Litton Hill Trail
Entry Fee
Before November 18th, 2026
$25 for Persons 15+
$12 for Children 14 & Under
(includes a tee-shirt)
After November 18th, 2026
$25 for Persons 15+
$12 for Children 14 & Under
(tee-shirt not included)
Awards for 1st–3rd place in Age Groups
The Turkey Trot Foundation brings Nevada County together to invest in what matters most: the health, hope, and resilience of our community. Proceeds from our annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot support two local organizations working on the front lines of that mission.
The Grass Valley Police Foundation supports the officers who protect our community by funding the equipment, training, and resources that strengthen public safety and officer wellbeing.
Anew Day provides affordable, accessible counseling and mental health support across Nevada County, helping neighbors find healing from past hurts and hope for tomorrow.
