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Name: The Wild Turkey
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26
Location: Granite Bay

Granite Bay, United States • 26 Nov 2026

The Wild Turkey 5k and 10k Trail Race

The Wild Turkey is a trail running event at Beals Point near Folsom Lake, Granite Bay, California, held on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. The event benefits Folsom's Hope and includes a post-race gathering with refreshments and music.

Course and distances:

Trail 5K
Trail 10K
1K free kids fun run for children under 6

The 5K is described as stroller-friendly, though the 2025 route includes a stretch of doubletrack trail that makes part of the route slightly bumpier. There is one aid station on course; 5K runners pass it once and 10K runners pass it twice. This is a cupless event, so participants must provide a cup or bottle to drink at the aid station.

Logistics notes: packet pick up is available on race morning at the start area. Parking at Beals Point is listed as twelve dollars or free with a Poppy pass.

The event materials mention volunteer opportunities and a kids t-shirt option for the free fun run, while the primary fundraising purpose is support for Folsom's Hope. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Granite Bay

Race information

Website

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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