Solano Turkey Trot

Solano Turkey Trot takes place in Fairfield, California, on November 26, 2026, with three formats staggered through Thanksgiving morning: a 10K (6.2 miles) at 8:00 a.m., a 5K (3.1 miles) at 8:20 a.m., and a Kids Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. The staggered starts keep the field from bunching up and let families run the 10K or 5K and still cheer the kids later in the morning.

The 10K is a good choice if you are building toward a spring half marathon and want a checkpoint on your fitness; eight to ten weeks of three or four runs per week, including a weekly long run of 6 to 8 miles, will prepare you well. The 5K suits newer runners and anyone who wants a shorter, sharper effort before the holiday meal. Bring a layer for the wait at the start, since late-November mornings can be chilly even in Northern California. Runners doing the 10K should plan for a warm-up before 8:00 a.m., then settle into a steady rhythm through the first mile.