Oakland Turkey Trot
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Oakland Turkey Trot - event overview
The Oakland Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, at Lake Merritt's Eastshore Park, 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94610. This is the 8th annual Oakland Turkey Trot 5K and Festival of Thanks. The event offers several race options.
- Individual 5K
- Youth 5K
- VIP Village & 5K (presented by Abio Properties)
- Kids Race (ages 2-7)
Features, partners and beneficiaries
The organizing group is a 501(c)(3) event organization. The event benefits the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the Oakland Education Fund. Grant recipients include Running for a Better Oakland. Event features listed by the organizer include finisher medals for adults and children, custom shirts for all events, custom art installs, a photo backdrop, mile markers and a start line banner. Founding partners named by the organizer include Oakland Zoo, Abio Properties, SET Staging, Mascot Sports, and Oak Run Co. Additional information is available on the event website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.