Napa Valley Turkey Chase

NOVEMBER 27, 2025

The Napa Valley Turkey Chase is a fun family event! Race, jog or walk this fast, paved course around the Napa Valley College and the Napa River Trail and work up your Thanksgiving appetite!

Race proceeds will continue to support local charities, who need your support now more than ever.

RACE INFORMATION

5K Course - 3.1 mi.

The 5K course runs through Napa Valley College and then connects to the Napa River Trail. Runners will immediately proceed south past mile 2 and turn at the designated signs around 2.5 miles to head to the finish line back at lot J. Both courses have been measured by wheel and GPS, but it is not a USATF certified course.

Link to Course Map for 5K

10k Course - 6.2 mi. (Update for 2025)

The 10K course runs through Napa Valley College and then connects to the Napa River Trail. Runners will go north to a turn around just past the Imola bridge near mile 2. Then they will run south to Kennedy Park where the course makes a small counterclockwise loop near the skate park and then retraces the route back to Streblow Drive where you will follow the curve North. The 10K course then meets back up with the 5K and finishes back in lot J.

Link to Course Map for 10K.

RACE Morning

Napa Valley College is located at 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway.

Plan to arrive no later than 7:15am to avoid congestion at Napa Valley College. Plenty of parking will be available in the lots in front of the College (the east side, nearest the highway). Walk west through the college past the tennis courts toward the river. Lot J is just beyond the track.

There will be NO PARKING in lot J!!

Race Day Packet Pick-Up will start at 7:00am and Run until 7:45am.

Please allow yourself enough time before the race to accommodate parking and packet pick-up.

THERE WILL BE NO DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATIONS!

Your last chance to register will be Wednesday (11/26), during packet pick-up at Athletic Feat.

Race Bibs: Please wear your race bib on the front of your body, unobscured by clothing, race belts or shirts tied around the waist. The chip timing system will NOT record your time if your bib is covered or worn on your back. Do not tamper with or remove the timing chip on the back of the bib.

Kids 100m Dash: 7:50am

10K Start: 8:00am

5K Start: 8:15am

Kids 100 meter Turkey Dash

This event is Free!

Kids 7 years old and younger will have the opportunity to run a 100 meter race through the finish line. The kids race will be at 7:50am. No registration required. No results, just fun! Every participant in the kids dash will receive a medal.

Rain or shine!

The event will take place rain or shine so be prepared for a cool morning that could be dry and clear or possibly wet.

If you would like a child under 8 years old to be timed, please contact Athletic Feat (events@athleticfeat.com, or 707 258-6272), or you may register the child as an 8-year old, then contact Athletic Feat to have us change the child's age.

Register Here

On The Course

Mile markers will be placed at each mile for both race distances. Course marshals and campus security will be at turns and major roadway junctions to protect and direct runners. Portions of the course are open to slow moving traffic. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially when the course turns a corner. While headphones are allowed, you are responsible for being able to hear directions from course marshals. We strongly advise that your music volume be kept low for your own safety. Runners will be guided by lead bikers.

Aid Stations: Water and electrolyte drinks will be available at each station. Stations will be near miles 1.5 for both courses. Then 3.5 and 5.5 for the 10K.

Bathrooms: Portable toilets will be mainly available near the start/finish line. There will be one available portable toilet on the 10K course at mile 4.5.

Know Before You Go

Packet Pick-Up

Streamline your race morning by picking up your packet before race day at Athletic Feat in Napa:

Early Packet Pick-Up:

Packets will be available for pick-up from 10am to 6pm on Tuesday, November 25 and Wednesday, November 26 from 10am to 5pm at Athletic Feat.

Athletic Feat
3367 Solano Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
707.258.6272

Race Day Packet Pick-Up:

Packets will also be available for pick-up on race morning from 7am-7:45am.

Race Morning

2277 Napa Vallejo Highway. Plan to arrive by 7:15am to avoid congestion at Napa Valley College. Plenty of parking will be available in the lots in front of the College (the east side, nearest the highway). Walk west through the college past the tennis courts toward the river. Lot J is just beyond the track.

There will be NO PARKING in lot J!!

Post Race

We will present awards and prizes after the race!

Prizes & Awards

Awards:
The overall winner of men, women, and non-binary categories in both the 5K and 10K will receive a prize. In the past, prizes have included free running shoes, Athletic Feat gift cards, wine, tech shirts, gear and more!

Age group awards will be given out to the overall winner in each age category for both genders in each race.

Age Groups: 12-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Where to Stay

Check the link below for information on places to stay throughout the Napa Valley.

www.visitnapavalley.com/hotels

Location

Napa Valley College

2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy.

Napa, CA 94558

The start & finish line are located in lot J behind the Napa Valley College track. Lot J will also be the staging area for packet pick-up, day of race registration, booths and toilets. There is NO PARKING in lot J .

Additional Details

Chip Timing:
All registrants ages 8 and up will have disposable timing chips attached to the back of their race bib. Participants must wear their race bib on the front of their clothing. All finishers will appear in the overall results for both races.

Changes to your event:
If you would like to change your event (ex: switch from 5K to 10K) please either call Athletic Feat at (707) 258-6272 or arrive by 7:00 am on race day to notify timing and registration. Changes to your shirt size will be subject to availability.

Day of Race Registration:
In-person registration will be available adjacent to the start area on race morning from 7am-7:50am. Race shirt not guaranteed when registering morning of the event.

Results:
Race results will be live and searchable on the computers at the results tent immediately after the race. Race results will also be posted at napturkeychase.com. Age group results will be included. Male and female age groups: 8-12, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69, 70+

Race Photos:
Free race photos will be available on the Athletic Feat Facebook page shortly after the event.

Shoe Recycling:
We recycle used running shoes. Please bring your old shoes into the store for recycling. (No holes, please! Think "gently used")

Toys 4 Tots:
In the giving spirit? Start Thanksgiving off right by donating a new toy to our Toys 4 Tots collection box at the race!

Strollers:
Strollers will be allowed in both races. We ask that any participants with strollers start toward the back and be mindful of other participants on the course.

Dogs:

Dogs are not allowed to participate in either race. This event draws a very large crowd and some spaces at the start get pretty tight. The last thing we want is anybody tripping on a leash and injuring themselves as well as an animal.

More details will be coming as soon as they're available!

Volunteer at the Napa Turkey Chase!

It takes a great group of enthusiastic people to run a smooth and fun event! If you like supporting your fellow runners and enjoy lending a helping hand then we would love to hear from you!

Volunteer on behalf of an organization and we will make a donation for your volunteer time! It's a great way to raise funds, fulfill community service hours or simply get out and support the participants because you enjoy running events!

Types of volunteer positions:

Packet Pick-up
Parking Assistant
Water Station Aid
Course Marshal
Food Prep
Medal & Wine Distribution
Lead Bikers

Time Frame: Volunteers will be needed from 6:30am to 11:00am on race morning. If you are only available for part of a shift then we can find a position that fits your schedule.