runsignup.com

Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Name: Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K
Start: 2025-11-27
End: 2025-11-27
Location: Palm Springs, California

location_city Palm Springs

location_on California

flag United States

calendar_today 27 Nov, 2025

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Make room for that extra piece of pie by completing the Palm Springs Wild Turkey Trot in iconic Palm Springs, California on Thanksgiving morning. This is a fast and flat certified course where world records are meant to be broken! Start and finish downtown, in perfect racing weather, on beautiful Palm Canyon.
WE PROMISE YOU MORE BLING THAN ANY OF THE OTHER DESERT TURKEY DAY RACES!

All participants receive a long sleeved tech t-shirt, finisher medal, free finisher photo download, turkey knee-hi socks and a wild turkey hat! In addition, this year, we will be giving all participants crazy Thanksgiving themed knee highs. A portion of your entry supports the Mizell Center's Meals on Wheels Program, providing food for homebound seniors as well as other important local causes. This race is brought to you by the Palm Springs Marathon Runners with a reputation of awesome themed races supporting local charities! Complete Southlands Events Palm Springs TRAMROAD CHALLENGE and our Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K and receive a BONUS medal post race!

Races Offered

5K

Nov 27, 2025

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

Event has passed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Palm Springs.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.2° / 22.6°

wb_sunny 7.2° / 18.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.0 /

water_drop 27.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.2° / 22.6°

wb_sunny 7.2° / 18.8°

air 8.0 km/h

water_drop 27.4%

About Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a resort city in the California desert. It became a destination during the 1950s and 1960s when Hollywood movie stars flocked there in droves. Nowadays, the area offers entertainment for all ages, although the most common demographics consists of retirees. Palm Springs offers a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities. Known for its hiking, mid-century modern architecture, stunning natural beauty and sparkling pools, Palm Springs has the perfect blend of outdoor activities and casual relaxation.