RUN FOR PIE 2025
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:35AM PST
- Location Soquel, California
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 13th annual Run For Pie on Thanksgiving morning, November 27th, 2025, in the scenic Soquel, Santa Cruz! This delightful event has become a cherished holiday tradition for families and friends looking to kick off their Thanksgiving festivities with a fun-filled day of running and giving back. Participants can choose to run or walk a festive 5K, while kids can join in the excitement with a special 1/2 mile Turkey Chase Race. Every runner is rewarded with a delicious slice of pumpkin pie at the finish line!
This year, we aim to support the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Soquel High School Track Team, with all proceeds from the kids’ race going to help provide over 12,000 meals to those in need. With capped registrations due to high demand, be sure to secure your spot early and gather your friends and family to experience the joy of community and philanthropy. Don't miss out on this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition in Soquel—register today and get ready to run for pie!
This year, we aim to support the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Soquel High School Track Team, with all proceeds from the kids’ race going to help provide over 12,000 meals to those in need. With capped registrations due to high demand, be sure to secure your spot early and gather your friends and family to experience the joy of community and philanthropy. Don't miss out on this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition in Soquel—register today and get ready to run for pie!
Organiser's Description
NOVEMBER 27th, 2025
Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for our 13th 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!
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!
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.
PACKET PICK UP:
For a smoother and more enjoyable Thanksgiving morning, we strongly recommend picking up your race bib and shirt ahead of time. Here are the available dates and times for packet pickup:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH (Fleet Feet Aptos): 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH (Fleet Feet Aptos): 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
RACE MORNING- Thursday, November 27th (Soquel High School): 7:40 am - 8:20 am
RACE START TIMES:
Kids 1/2 Mile: 8:35 am
5k Start Time: 9:05 am
Pie Mile Relay Start Time: 10:15 am
PRICE INCREASE DATES:
August 1st - September 30th - $30
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].
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, engraved pie plate and a pair of Currex insoles. 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.
We will have a Top Male and Female Winner who will receive a Custom Pie Plate and an engraved fork
Pie Mile Relay team that wins will receive an exciting prize for each team member of the winning team.
RACE SHIRT DETAILS:
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 13th 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!
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!
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.
PACKET PICK UP:
For a smoother and more enjoyable Thanksgiving morning, we strongly recommend picking up your race bib and shirt ahead of time. Here are the available dates and times for packet pickup:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH (Fleet Feet Aptos): 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH (Fleet Feet Aptos): 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
RACE MORNING- Thursday, November 27th (Soquel High School): 7:40 am - 8:20 am
RACE START TIMES:
Kids 1/2 Mile: 8:35 am
5k Start Time: 9:05 am
Pie Mile Relay Start Time: 10:15 am
PRICE INCREASE DATES:
August 1st - September 30th - $30
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].
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, engraved pie plate and a pair of Currex insoles. 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.
We will have a Top Male and Female Winner who will receive a Custom Pie Plate and an engraved fork
Pie Mile Relay team that wins will receive an exciting prize for each team member of the winning team.
RACE SHIRT DETAILS:
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
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Run for Pie 5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:05AM PST)
-
1/2 Mile Kids Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:35AM PST)
-
Pie Mile / Relay
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (10:15AM PST)
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.
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