Pasadena Rose Bowl Turkey Trot Returns November 26 With 5K and School Athletics Fundraising

PASADENA — November 4, 2026. Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium has announced the return of the Rose Bowl Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. The ninth annual event invites participants to run or walk a 5K loop at the stadium, with a scheduled event window of 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

A Thanksgiving morning tradition

The organizer’s official event page lists Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, as the location. The stadium describes the activity as a family-friendly recreational walk or run, with photo opportunities and other event-day activities.

Where proceeds go

According to the Rose Bowl Stadium’s September 2026 announcement, the event supports the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation and includes a partnership with the Pasadena Educational Foundation to provide support for athletics programs in Pasadena Unified School District.

Participants should check the official website for registration, pickup instructions, parking and any changes in the event schedule. This article reports an announced November 26 event, not a completed race.

Sources: Rose Bowl Stadium and Rose Bowl Turkey Trot official websites, reviewed November 4, 2026.

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