Palm Springs Wild Turkey Trot 5K
· Corner of Tahquitz and Palm Canyon Drive · Palm Springs
Fitness / outdoor

The Palm Springs Wild Turkey Trot 5K is a certified, fast and flat 5K on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting and finishing downtown on Palm Canyon Drive. The race begins at 8:00 AM at the corner of Tahquitz and Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs and is open to runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs. All participants receive a long-sleeved tech t-shirt, finisher medal, free finisher photo download, turkey knee-high socks, and a wild turkey beanie. Age group medals are awarded three deep in 5-year categories through 90+, and a portion of each entry supports the Mizell Center's Meals on Wheels program.
Summary compiled from listings on Visit Greater Palm Springs — Events and RunSignup races (Coachella Valley) and The Palm Springs Post — Events Calendar.
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