Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot Returns Thanksgiving Morning to Support Fire Recovery Efforts

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot via Facebook

While many Pasadenans will be cooking turkeys and settling in to watch football on Thanksgiving morning, thousands of others will be lacing up their running shoes instead, hitting the pavement for the eighth annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot.

The 5K race, set for Thursday, Nov. 27 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Rose Bowl Stadium, invites families, friends, and even pets to circle the stadium’s 3.1-mile recreational loop. Organizers said all entry fees are 100% tax-deductible and will benefit the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, which preserves and enhances the historic venue.

This year’s trot also partners with the Pasadena Unified School District through the Pasadena Educational Foundation’s Eaton Fire Response, providing financial assistance to those affected by the recent blaze.

Registration costs $41.28 for adults, $35.98 for ages 10 to 17, and is free for children under 9. Bib pickup begins at 6:30 a.m. on race day, with early pickup available Nov. 26 from noon to 5 p.m. in Lot K.

Participants will receive a race bib and medal, with water stations available along the course. Costumes and strollers are encouraged, and dogs are welcome on leashes. Parking is free in Lot K.

The race begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will be held rain or shine. Organizers encourage participants to share photos on social media using #RoseBowlTurkeyTrot.

More information, including registration and route maps, is available at rosebowlturkeytrot.com.