25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 7:15AM PST
- Location San Diego, California
- Price Free - $57.08
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the picturesque Balboa Park, San Diego. This festive event invites runners, walkers, trotters, and strollers to celebrate Thanksgiving with thousands of fellow participants while supporting a great cause. The Turkey Trot not only promotes health and community spirit but also benefits Father Joe's Villages Food Services Program, which provided nearly 700,000 meals to those overcoming homelessness last year. This beloved San Diego tradition is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season while making a positive impact in the lives of others. Don’t miss out on this uplifting experience!
Organiser's Description
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.
Races
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TIMED RUNNERS - 2026 Thanksgiving Day 5K
Incl. $6.08 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:15AM PST)
$57.08
A competitive, chip-timed 5K with prizes for top finishers. -
FUN RUNNERS - 2026 Thanksgiving 5K
Incl. $5.68 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:15AM PST)
$51.68
A relaxed, untimed 5K perfect for walking, jogging, or trotting with strollers, dogs, and friends. -
VIRTUAL at HOME - 2026 Thanksgiving 5K
Incl. $4.88 Fee & T-Shirt
$40.88
Run or walk your 5K anywhere on your own - race and medal included! Please note, this option does not include attendance at the in-person event. -
5 & UNDER - 2026 Thanksgiving 5K
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:15AM PST)
Free
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Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101, CA, United States
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