Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

Concord California Turkey Trot 5K is a Thanksgiving Day event in Concord, California, on November 26, 2026. The 5K Run Walk (3.1 miles) starts at 8:00 a.m., and a short Kids Run of about 0.25 miles follows at 9:15 a.m., after most of the adult field has finished. The two-race schedule lets parents run the 5K first and then cheer on their children without the timing conflicts common at family-oriented trots.

Whether you jog it with relatives or race it hard, a 5K on Thanksgiving morning is a manageable commitment. Runners who want a fast time can build toward it over six to eight weeks with steady easy mileage, one interval session per week and a short taper in the final days. Walkers and first-timers need only a handful of relaxed 30-minute outings beforehand to enjoy the distance. Since it is a combined run and walk, line up near the back if you plan to walk so the faster runners can get away cleanly at the start.