Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025
  • Time 8:25AM PST
  • Location San Jose, California
  • Price Free - $1,040.00
  • Races 23 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, the largest Thanksgiving Day race in America! This exciting event takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the vibrant city of San Jose, located in the heart of Santa Clara County. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, making it perfect for everyone from elite runners to casual walkers.

Join thousands of others in this festive celebration of generosity and wellness as you navigate the flat and fast course that winds through the charming neighborhoods and bustling businesses of downtown San Jose. Not only will you be kicking off your holiday season in style, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as all event proceeds benefit local nonprofits, including the Healthier Kids Foundation and Second Harvest Food Bank. Make the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot a cherished Thanksgiving tradition for you and your family, and be part of San Jose's biggest Thanksgiving Day block party!

Organiser's Description

Founded and produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day race in America. It allows participants to start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot by celebrating generosity and wellness with thousands of other runners and walkers committed to investing in their community. All event proceeds are donated to four nonprofit beneficiaries: Healthier Kids Foundation, HomeFirst, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County.

This family-focused event welcomes participants of all fitness levelselite runners, joggers, and walkersto enjoy the flat and fast course that flows through downtown San Jose's local neighborhoods and businesses.

So kick off the holiday season by joining your Silicon Valley neighbors at San Jose's biggest Thanksgiving Day block party. Sign up to make the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot your newest Thanksgiving tradition!

Races

  • Elite 5K

    Incl. Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:25AM PST)

    Free

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM PST)

    $49.50

    Presented by TDK
  • 10K Run

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM PST)

    $49.50

    Presented by ASML
  • Kids Fun Run (Ages 2-7)

    Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (10:00AM PST)

    $22.00

    The Amazon Kids Fun Run is a great way to motivate your kiddos to get outside and exercise! Spend time in our Kids Fun Zone and then watch your little one complete their run. All finishers receive a Kids Fun Run t-shirt, a medal, and post-race snacks. Race distance is age dependent: - Ages 2-3, 100 yards - Ages 4-5, 200 yards - Ages 6-7, 300 yards
  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    $49.50

    Unable to attend the race? We'll ship your race materials to you anywhere in the U.S.! Just make sure to register by November 16 to ensure your packet arrives by race day. Shipping ends on November 20. For international shipping, please contact [email protected] for more information.
  • Virtual 10K

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    $49.50

    Unable to attend the race? We'll ship your race materials to you anywhere in the U.S.! Just make sure to register by November 16 to ensure your packet arrives by race day. Shipping ends on November 20. For international shipping, please contact [email protected] for more information.
  • Virtual Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $22.00

    The Virtual Kids Fun Run is a great way to motivate your kiddos to get outside and exercise! Choose your own time, location, and distance -- whether it be around the block or exploring your neighborhood. Registrations come with a Kids Fun Run t-shirt, a medal, and a bib. Plus we can ship to anywhere in the U.S.! Just make sure to register by November 16 to ensure your packet arrives by race day. Shipping ends on November 20.
  • CEO/Executive 5K Gold

    Incl. $40.00 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM PST)

    $1,040.00

    Are you a CEO or Executive? See how your 5K PR measures up to Silicon Valley movers and shakers in the CEO/Executive 5K Challenge! All premium-level CEO/Executive entries come with the iconic Turkey Trot race shirt, a swag bag, and access for you and a guest to the VIP Area on race day.
  • CEO/Executive 5K Silver

    Incl. $25.00 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM PST)

    $525.00

    Are you a CEO or Executive? See how your 5K PR measures up to Silicon Valley movers and shakers in the CEO/Executive 5K Challenge! All premium-level CEO/Executive entries come with the iconic Turkey Trot race shirt, a swag bag, and access for you and a guest to the VIP Area on race day.
  • CEO/Executive 5K Bronze

    Incl. $15.00 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM PST)

    $265.00

    Are you a CEO or Executive? See how your 5K PR measures up to Silicon Valley movers and shakers in the CEO/Executive 5K Challenge! All premium-level CEO/Executive entries come with the iconic Turkey Trot race shirt, a swag bag, and access for you and a guest to the VIP Area on race day.
  • Turkey Trot 5K and Santa Run 5K

    Incl. $8.00 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM PST)

    $88.00

    Offered at a special discounted rate, you can now purchase both races at once! *Please note that this ticket package includes the 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk event please choose the 10K bundle if you prefer to participate in the 10K Turkey Trot Run.* Santa Run Silicon Valley will take place on December 14, 2025 at 3 pm in Downtown San Jose.
  • Turkey Trot 10K and Santa Run 5K

    Incl. $8.00 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM PST)

    $88.00

    Offered at a special discounted rate, you can now purchase both races at once! *Please note that this ticket package includes the 10K Turkey Trot Run event please choose the 5K bundle if you prefer to participate in the 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk.* Santa Run Silicon Valley will take place on December 14, 2025 at 3 pm in Downtown San Jose.
  • Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run and Santa Run Kids Reindeer Dash (Ages 2-7)

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (10:00AM PST)

    $38.50

    Offered at a special discounted rate, you can now purchase both races at once! All finishers receive a Kids Fun Run t-shirt, a medal, and post-race snacks. The Kids Runs have 3 dash distances for each age group (they are not part of the 5K/10K courses). Distances subject to change due to course conditions. Santa Run Silicon Valley will take place on December 14, 2025 at 3 pm in Downtown San Jose.
  • Santa Run Silicon Valley 5K

    Sun 14th December 2025 (8:00AM PST)

    Free

    OPENS 14 DEC
  • Turkey Trot Virtual 5K and Santa Run Virtual 5K

    Incl. $8.00 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    $88.00

    Unable to attend the race? We'll ship your race materials to you anywhere in the U.S.! Just make sure to register by November 16 to ensure your Turkey Trot packet arrives by race day. Shipping for Turkey Trot ends on November 20. Your Santa Run packet will arrive separately in the week of December 8.
  • Turkey Trot Virtual 10K and Santa Run Virtual 5K

    Incl. $8.00 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    $88.00

    Unable to attend the race? We'll ship your race materials to you anywhere in the U.S.! Just make sure to register by November 16 to ensure your Turkey Trot packet arrives by race day. Shipping for Turkey Trot ends on November 20. Your Santa Run packet will arrive separately in the week of December 8.
  • Turkey Trot Virtual Kids Fun Run and Santa Run Virtual Kids Reindeer Dash (Ages 2-7)

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.50

    The Virtual Kids Fun Run is a great way to motivate your kiddos to get outside and exercise! Choose your own time, location, and distance -- whether it be around the block or exploring your neighborhood. Turkey Trot registrations come with a Kids Fun Run t-shirt, a medal, and a bib. Plus we can ship to anywhere in the U.S.! Just make sure to register by November 16 to ensure your Turkey Trot packet arrives by race day. Shipping for Turkey Trot ends on November 20. Your Santa Run shirt, medal, and bib will arrive separately in the week of December 8.
  • TDK Virtual 5K

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    $49.50

  • TDK Virtual 10K

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    $49.50

  • TDK Virtual Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $22.00

  • Synaptics Virtual 5K

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    $49.50

  • Synaptics Virtual 10K

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt

    $49.50

  • Synaptics Virtual Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $22.00

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