RUN FOR PIE 2024
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Soquel, California
- Price $6.30 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 12th Annual Run For Pie on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, 2024, in the beautiful Soquel, Santa Cruz! This beloved holiday tradition invites families and friends to come together for a festive day of fun and fitness. Participants can choose to run or walk a scenic 5K course that showcases the trails of Soquel High School and the picturesque Anna Jean Cummings Park. For the youngest racers, there’s also a 1/2 mile Turkey Chase Race designed just for kids!
Not only is this event a fantastic way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations, but it also supports a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Soquel High School Track Team, with a goal of providing over 12,000 meals to those in need this year. Each participant will be rewarded with a delicious slice of pumpkin pie at the finish line, making it a sweet end to a rewarding race. Be sure to register early as spaces are limited; this race sells out quickly! Come join in the fun and make a positive impact in your community while creating unforgettable memories with family and friends!
Not only is this event a fantastic way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations, but it also supports a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Soquel High School Track Team, with a goal of providing over 12,000 meals to those in need this year. Each participant will be rewarded with a delicious slice of pumpkin pie at the finish line, making it a sweet end to a rewarding race. Be sure to register early as spaces are limited; this race sells out quickly! Come join in the fun and make a positive impact in your community while creating unforgettable memories with family and friends!
Organiser's Description
NOVEMBER 28th, 2024
Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for our 12th annual Thanksgiving Day race! Run For Pie has become one of Santa Cruz County's favorite holiday traditions. Bring the whole family (or your pet turkey) out to run or walk a 5K. Run for Pie also includes a 1/2 mile Turkey Chase Race for kids. All participants get a slice of pumpkin pie at the finish. This event will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Soquel High School Track Team. With the high demand for this race every year, we have decided to cap registrations, so be sure to register your friends and family before our race sells out!
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County reaches 55,000 people EVERY MONTH. We are proud to partner with this community organization to help provide meals to those in need in Santa Cruz County. When you register, you have the option to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County. Please consider donating just $1 which provides 3 meals for someone in need. If you would like to donate, there will be a link at registration.
KIDS 1/2 MILE: All proceeds from this race will go to Second Harvest Food Bank. We are hoping to donate over 12,000 meals this year!
PIE MILE RELAY
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE PIE MILE RELAY: The relay will consist of 4 individuals and each individual will need to register. When you are registering for this specific race, place your first name and next to your last name place your team name. This way we can keep track of full teams.
PRICE INCREASE DATES:
September - November 26th: $45
November 27th - November 28th: $55
PRICING UPDATE:
Why the random price? Due to the new California Price Transparency Act, we are required to show the price with processing fees added. The price that it is displaying is the $45 + processing fee. We are sorry for any confusion. If you have any questions, please reach out to the race director, [email protected].
THE COURSE
Were excited to feature a route that tours Soquel High School's trails, track, and the neighboring Anna Jean Cummings Park .
AWARDS
All races will be professionally chip timed, and awards will be given to the overall male and female winner for the 5K race. The first female and male winner will receive an engraved Fork and a Gayles pie. We will also have awards for the Top Age Group winners 13-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71-80, 81 - 90.
RACE SHIRT:
You can purchase a t-shirt during registration for $5.
QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions regarding Fleet Feet Aptos 12th Annual Run For Pie race, please reach out to the Race Director, Amber Melville ([email protected]).
Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for our 12th annual Thanksgiving Day race! Run For Pie has become one of Santa Cruz County's favorite holiday traditions. Bring the whole family (or your pet turkey) out to run or walk a 5K. Run for Pie also includes a 1/2 mile Turkey Chase Race for kids. All participants get a slice of pumpkin pie at the finish. This event will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Soquel High School Track Team. With the high demand for this race every year, we have decided to cap registrations, so be sure to register your friends and family before our race sells out!
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County reaches 55,000 people EVERY MONTH. We are proud to partner with this community organization to help provide meals to those in need in Santa Cruz County. When you register, you have the option to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County. Please consider donating just $1 which provides 3 meals for someone in need. If you would like to donate, there will be a link at registration.
KIDS 1/2 MILE: All proceeds from this race will go to Second Harvest Food Bank. We are hoping to donate over 12,000 meals this year!
PIE MILE RELAY
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE PIE MILE RELAY: The relay will consist of 4 individuals and each individual will need to register. When you are registering for this specific race, place your first name and next to your last name place your team name. This way we can keep track of full teams.
PRICE INCREASE DATES:
September - November 26th: $45
November 27th - November 28th: $55
PRICING UPDATE:
Why the random price? Due to the new California Price Transparency Act, we are required to show the price with processing fees added. The price that it is displaying is the $45 + processing fee. We are sorry for any confusion. If you have any questions, please reach out to the race director, [email protected].
THE COURSE
Were excited to feature a route that tours Soquel High School's trails, track, and the neighboring Anna Jean Cummings Park .
AWARDS
All races will be professionally chip timed, and awards will be given to the overall male and female winner for the 5K race. The first female and male winner will receive an engraved Fork and a Gayles pie. We will also have awards for the Top Age Group winners 13-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71-80, 81 - 90.
RACE SHIRT:
You can purchase a t-shirt during registration for $5.
QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions regarding Fleet Feet Aptos 12th Annual Run For Pie race, please reach out to the Race Director, Amber Melville ([email protected]).
Races
-
Run for Pie 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024
$48.70
-
1/2 Mile Kids Race
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Thu 28th November 2024
$6.30
-
Pie Mile / Relay
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Thu 28th November 2024
$11.60
Join us for a 1 mile race on the track where participants will eat 1 piece of pie per lap (4 pieces of pie, 4 laps). If you're not up for the challenge on your own, grab 3 teammates and tackles the relay (4 people, 1 piece of pie and 1 lap each). When you register for the pie mile relay each person will need to register and request that you place your team name next to your last name. All proceeds from this race goes to Second Harvest Food Bank.
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