OAKLAND TURKEY TROT
COURSE
Oakland Turkey Trot 5K COURSE
Start Line Location: Lakeshore Ave. & Beacon St.
Finish Line Location: Grand Ave. & El Embarcadero.
Festival Site: Eastshore Park
The Oakland Turkey Trot is a 5k around Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA. Download a printable PDF.
*Course subject to change for 2026
PARKING
With the holiday, all meters are free and there is quite a bit of street parking available along Lakeshore Ave. and Grand Ave. We strongly suggest carpooling and arriving early, so we’re able to close streets and start the race on time.