The Wild Turkey
Granite Bay, United States • 27 Nov 2025
Event details
The Wild Turkey is a Thanksgiving Day trail race scheduled for November 27, 2025 in Granite Bay, California (Beals Point / 9704 Auburn Folsom Rd, Granite Bay, CA 95746). The event includes the following distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- 1 km kids run (free)
Adult registration is listed at $41.28 (includes a $3.28 fee); a reduced fee of $27.50 is shown for ages 1-13 for the 5k and 10k. The kids run is free; participants may optionally purchase a T-shirt. The course uses trails around Folsom Lake and a course map is provided by the organizer.
Volunteer roles and race services
Organizers list multiple volunteer roles, including morning packet and bib distribution, aid station support, hot chocolate and post-run food service, a sweeper to clear the course, and course marking the day before the race. Volunteer tasks detail setup needs such as arranging cups at the aid station and carrying marking supplies while following a provided map and GPX file. The event names Folsom's Hope as the beneficiary and notes post-race refreshments and music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.