Encinitas Turkey Trot
Encinitas, CA
- 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
If you have never walked or run along the Pacific Coast in Encinitas during November, then you’re in for the surprise of your life! The early morning offers a beautiful color in the Pacific Ocean and the waves always seem to have a special look to them during this time … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Nov 27):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 75 | 67 | 69 | 67 | 74 |
| L (°F) | 54 | 55 | 48 | 44 | 49 |
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Race organization struggling with size
Encinitas Turkey trot had its 10th edition in 2023. A record crowd came out for this running. Packet pickup was available on Tuesday and Wednesday for locals, and on race … MORE
Encinitas Turkey trot had its 10th edition in 2023.
A record crowd came out for this running.
Packet pickup was available on Tuesday and Wednesday for locals, and on race day (Thursday) for those of us coming in from out of town who couldn’t make the earlier pickup.
The race offered shirts in 3 different colors this year, but by race morning the choices were down to two colors, and only in sizes small or medium. A medium would never make it over my shoulders.
The race is now big enough to consider wave start – or continue to suffer weaving through strollers, walkers, and up to 6 wide groups for the first half of the race.
The race course is a beautiful out and back (5k) or looped course (10k) on the South Coast Hwy (101).
I think there were post race refreshments, but I couldn’t find them before I left to return to Thanksgiving festivities.
There are several good places to park for this event – if you don’t wait until the last moment to arrive.
I would still recommend this event, among several good race choices in Southern California on Thanksgiving.
Trot your turkey elsewhere
I can't believe that with how long I have been running, this was my first Turkey Trot. San Diego doesn't seem to have a lot of longer distance options for … MORE
I can’t believe that with how long I have been running, this was my first Turkey Trot. San Diego doesn’t seem to have a lot of longer distance options for Turkey Trots, so I chose this one. The coastal view is beautiful, but the course isn’t the most imaginative as it has you double back over part of the course. I don’t think I will be back