Fleet Feet Free Thanksgiving Day 5k Fun Run

  • Date Thu 26th November 2026
  • Time 8:00AM PST
  • Location San Diego, California
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving Day with a bang at the Fleet Feet Free Thanksgiving Day 5k Fun Run on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful San Diego! This exciting event invites runners, walkers, and families to join in a morning filled with fun, fitness, and gratitude before indulging in the holiday feasting. The informal 5k run will start at 8 AM, with a marked turnaround option for those preferring a shorter one-mile distance.

Be among the first 175 registrants to receive an exclusive 2026 Fleet Feet Thanksgiving Day 5k t-shirt, or grab one during registration while supplies last! After the run, enjoy refreshments and get a head start on your Black Friday shopping. Plus, don’t forget to bring along canned food donations for the San Diego Food Bank to help those in need. This year, the event also supports the Molly's Angels Foundation, with special guest Kevin Hopp running 350 miles during Thanksgiving week to raise funds for homeless youth and mental health services. Join the fun, give back, and make this Thanksgiving memorable!

Organiser's Description

Join Fleet Feet San Diego for a family-friendly morning of running, walking, and giving thanks! Get up and get moving before all the food and football on Thanksgiving Day. The first 175 registrants will receive a limited edition 2026 Fleet Feet Thanksgiving Day 5k t-shirt! Stick around after the run for morning refreshments and early access to Black Friday shopping deals.



Missed out on the first 175 free t-shirts? No worries! Extra t-shirts can be purchased in the ONLINE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/CA/SanDiego/FreeThanksgivingDay5k]RACE STORE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/CA/SanDiego/FreeThanksgivingDay5k] or as you register! T-shirts will be available to order through Wednesday, 11/12.



We will start our informal 5k at 8am, and t-shirts will be available for pickup on Wednesday 11/26 from 11am-6pm, or Thanksgiving morning 11/25 starting at 7:15am. PLEASE NOTE, T-SHIRTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE EVENT AND MUST BE ORDERED ONLINE BEFORE 11/12.



Our route will be entirely on sidewalk and start and end at our store. Strollers will be able to traverse the course, so bring everyone! There will be a marked turnaround for a 1 mile option, too. Please note that this run follows a "fun run" format, which means that the route will be marked, but roads will not be closed. All runners, walkers and participants will be required to follow all pedestrian traffic laws for safety.



This event is FREE! As in years past, we are asking for donations of canned food for the San Diego Food Bank to benefit those in need. This year we are incredibly proud to be supporting our very own Kevin Hopp and the MOLLY'S ANGELS FOUNDATION. [https://www.mollysangels.org/] Over the course of Thanksgiving week, Kevin Hopp will be running 350 miles to raise funds for Mollys Angels Foundation and to support Monarch Schools, a lifeline for homeless youth, and Vista Hill, which provides crucial mental health, education, and social services. Join Kevin Hopp and his friends on this journey and help them reach their goal to make a lasting impact. Support his week of fundraising by joining the RUNGIVING SUPPORTING MOLLY'S ANGELS FOUNDATION STRAVA GROUP [https://www.strava.com/clubs/rungiving], where each mile run earns $1 donated with a goal of reaching $25,000! Donations can also be made directly through HOPPCANTSTOPP.COM! [https://www.hoppcantstop.com/]



Email community@fleetfeetsandiego.com with any questions. Free t-shirts are reserved in order of registration and are available while supplies last!





**PLEASE NOTE THAT T-SHIRTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE THE MORNING OF THE RUN OR IN-STORE!

Races

  • Free Thanksgiving Day 5K Fun Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM PST)

    Free

    OPENS 29 OCT
    Our route will be entirely on sidewalk and start and end at our store. Strollers will be able to traverse the course, so bring everyone! There will be a marked turnaround for a 1 mile option, too. Please note that this run follows a "fun run" format, which means that the route will be marked, but roads will not be closed. All runners, walkers and participants will be required to follow all pedestrian traffic laws for safety.

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Add a review

Location

5980 Village Way, Fleet Feet San Diego, San Diego, 92130, CA, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like