Countdown to San Diego’s Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition!
Celebrate Thanksgiving with thousands of runners, walkers, trotters, and strollers in beautiful Balboa Park on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Presented by Aya Healthcare, San Diego's original and longest-running Turkey Trot benefits Father Joe's Villages Food Services Program, which provided nearly 700,000 meals to neighbors overcoming homelessness in 2025. Join us for a Thanksgiving tradition that brings our community together while making a meaningful impact.
Runner Perks
Commemorative Race T-Shirt & Keepsake Finisher Medal*
Free Race Photos
Chip Timing, Live Results, & Age Group Awards (for timed racers only)
Access to Race Day Festival with local vendors, characters, live music, beverage garden, & more!
*2025 designs shown above
Event Day Experience
Optional Sunrise Mass: 6:00am (Plaza de Panama)
Race Start Time: 7:15am (start line at Cabrillo Bridge)
Festival: 8:00-10:00am (Plaza de Panama)
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Course Map
Get ready for race day with our interactive maps!
Explore the course route, road closures, parking information, race activities, and more.
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Turn Your Miles into Meals
Your miles can make a difference. In 2025, Father Joe’s Villages provided nearly 600,000 meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness, powered by the Thanksgiving Day 5K.
This year, Run for Hope—fundraise, earn rewards, and be part of the movement to fight hunger in our community.
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Events
TIMED RUNNERS - 2026 Thanksgiving Day 5K
FUN RUNNERS - 2026 Thanksgiving 5K
VIRTUAL AT HOME - 2026 Thanksgiving 5K
5 & UNDER - 2026 Thanksgiving 5K
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