# Encinitas Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Kids Kilotrot (Coastal Highway 101) > Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Where: Moonlight State Beach & Highway 101, 400 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 - Ages: All ages; dedicated Kids Kilotrot for children 10 and under; flat ocean-view highway course stroller-friendly - Price: $20 for Kids Kilotrot; $48–$58 for 5K/10K timed entries; free for spectators along Coast Highway - Organizer: Encinitas Turkey Trot & North Coast Community Foundation - Official page: https://encinitasturkeytrot.com/registration - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/encinitas-turkey-trot-5k-10k-and-kids-kilotrot-coastal-highway-101--listing-33f2b77b7a2123508f04271e ## About Coast along North County's most picturesque stretch of Pacific Coast Highway at the Encinitas Turkey Trot! Starting under the iconic Encinitas sign on historic Highway 101, this community tradition takes families past classic surf shops, beach cafes, and sweeping clifftop vistas over Moonlight Beach. Young athletes ages 10 and under can dash in the high-energy Kids Kilotrot, earning their very own finisher medals and turkey headbands. The famous costume competition draws entire family ensembles dressed as turkeys, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce, with judges awarding prizes for best group theme. The course is fully paved and smoothly accommodates double strollers, with post-race cider, festive photo booths, and ocean breezes waiting at the finish. ## Similar picks in San Diego - [Oceanside Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1-Mile Trot (Oceanside Pier & Amphitheater)](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/oceanside-turkey-trot-5k-and-kids-1-mile-trot-oceanside-pier-and-amphi--listing-71907f17af9c61b2284e87c7) — Thu, Nov 26 · 6:45 AM – 11:30 AM · Oceanside Pier Amphitheater · All ages · From $22 · checked Nov 4. 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