Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk

Help Father Joe serve more than 1.7 Million Meals this year!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
8:00 AM in Balboa Park

Click here for complete race results!

2011 Registration

Register Now!

Confirm your registration here!

Or Mail In Your Registration Form.

The first 12,000 registrants will receive a race T-shirt and timing chip available for $3, hurry!

Pre-registration at the Balboa Park Organ Pavillion on Wednesday Nov. 23, from 2-6 pm,
and at 6:30 am on Thanksgiving Day

2010 Results

Thank you for attending the 2010 Father Joe's Villages 5k Run Walk. We are pleased to see such a big show of support from the community this year.

Please click here to see the 2010 Race Results

Medals have been mailed to the top 3 finishers (addresses used for registration) in each age category as of December 1st.

Don't forget to register for this years event, REGISTER NOW!

Or Mail In Your Registration Form.

Online Fundraising

Donate to Father Joe’s fundraising page www.active.com/donate/2011_fatherjoe5K

Thank you!

Balboa Park

1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego,
California, 92101.

Located just minutes from downtown San Diego, Balboa Park can be accessed from most major freeways.

Ample Parking: Free Parking throughout Balboa Park. All parking is within walking distance of 5K START/FINISH; no shuttles required.

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Entertainment

Bill Magee Blues Band

Come experience San Diego's Hardest Working men of the blues live at the Organ Pavilion!

www.billmageeblues.com

Join us in the beer garden after the event!
Sponsored by Stone Brewing Co.

Pets Welcome!

Pets Welcome!

• FREE bandana for all participating pets, while supplies last!
• Access to water for all pets
• No retractable dog leashes allowed

Please keep everyone safe by having our 4 legged friends on leashes!

Father Joe Bobblehead

Raise $100 or more and take Father Joe home for the holidays!

Annual Father Joe Carroll bobblehead collectibles will be available for pick up on event day or will be mailed to the address provided with your contribution.

If you do not wish to receive a bobblehead please email info@thanksgivingrun.org

Fresh Baked Pies

Prepared by students in the Culinary Arts Program at St. Vincent de Paul Village.

To order pies (Dutch Apple Walnut, Pecan, Pumpkin and Wild Maine Blueberry Balsamic) fill out this form and send along with check made out to: St. Vincent de Paul Village.

Orders must be received by November 18, 2011. They can be picked up at the event between 8a.m. - 11 a.m.

Pre-order pies email Tessa Maxsimic or call her at 619-233-8500 ext. 1130

Advanced Chip Timing

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Testimonials

Promoting healthy behavior: Thanksgiving 5K sponsor La Jolla Weight Management
By Miriam H. DiBiase

La Jolla Weight Management, a sponsor of Father Joe’s Thanksgiving Day 5K, is in the business of promoting healthy lifestyle choices. What a great partner for an event where more than 10,000 early-rising runners and walkers raise funds to help Father Joe’s Villages prepare 1.7 million meals each year for neighbors in need! Read More.

Event Information

• Course starts and finishes in beautiful Balboa Park. Free Parking.
• 8 a.m. start, fast 5K course
• Medals presented to top three finishers in each age group (5-year increments)
• All participants receive a quality long-sleeve event T-shirt
• Free Continental breakfast provided
• Free Beer garden with the Bill Magee Blues Band
• Wheelchairs, pets and baby strollers welcome
• Sorry, no roller blades, scooters or bikes
• No retractable dog leashes allowed

Team Information

Join in the fun and make a difference by uniting your workforce to be part of the run/walk.

Families, civic organizations, churches, businesses, and corporations are encouraged
to form teams.

Why not challenge another team to see who can raise the most funds to help feed
our neighbors in need?

Those people who can't attend the event on Thanksgiving Day can still support the cause.

2011 Partners

Registrants from across the U.S.

Over 500 supporters from across the US have already registered. Registrants from Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont and Wisconsin.

Register Now!