Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run
- Date Thu 28th November 2024 - Sun 1st December 2024
- Location San Diego, California
- Price Free
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend with the Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run, happening from November 28th to December 1st, 2024, in beautiful San Diego! This exciting event invites runners of all levels to enjoy a scenic route featuring rolling hills and breathtaking views of a stunning waterfall at the halfway point. It's the perfect opportunity to burn some calories before indulging in your favorite Thanksgiving treats like pumpkin pie!
Join us at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park, where the fun begins with a pre-race briefing at 7:40 AM, followed by a short walk to the start/finish line. With no official entry fee, we encourage participants to make a minimum $20 donation to support Operation Rebound, an incredible charity that helps athletes with disabilities. Remember, this is a no-frills fun run, so bring your own water and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere filled with camaraderie and holiday spirit. Whether you're in San Diego or participating virtually, don’t forget to share your experience on social media with #gutcheckfitness and #runningoftheturkeys. We can't wait to see you there!
Join us at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park, where the fun begins with a pre-race briefing at 7:40 AM, followed by a short walk to the start/finish line. With no official entry fee, we encourage participants to make a minimum $20 donation to support Operation Rebound, an incredible charity that helps athletes with disabilities. Remember, this is a no-frills fun run, so bring your own water and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere filled with camaraderie and holiday spirit. Whether you're in San Diego or participating virtually, don’t forget to share your experience on social media with #gutcheckfitness and #runningoftheturkeys. We can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
Come join us for our annual Running of the Turkeys 5K/10k Trail Run. It's a great mixture of rolling hills on wide dirt trails with an awesome view of a gorgeous water fall at the halfway point. We can't think of a better way to burn a few calories before over loading on Pumpkin Pie. Grab your family and friends and come join us for the good time. Hope to see ya there!
Additional Information: There is NO official entry fee; we would truly appreciate a minimum $20 donation for our partner charity Operation Rebound, a branch of the Challenged Athletes Foundation. You can find info here about this amazing charity and all the great things that they do - CAF - Operation Rebound [https://www.challengedathletes.org/programs/operation-rebound/]
We will be meeting at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park, 4300 Calle Mejillones, San Diego 92130. Pre race briefing at 7:40 and we will walk to the start/finish about 1/2 mile away. This is a NO FRILLS fun run, no timing, no hassle to pay for parking, just a good excuse to get together and enjoy a trail run! This is a cup less run, please bring your own water if you think you will want it out there on the trails! Happy Thanksgiving!
**If you do not live in San Diego or you can't make the in person race, join us virtually! Just tag all of your social pics with #gutcheckfitness and #runningoftheturkeys
Additional Information: There is NO official entry fee; we would truly appreciate a minimum $20 donation for our partner charity Operation Rebound, a branch of the Challenged Athletes Foundation. You can find info here about this amazing charity and all the great things that they do - CAF - Operation Rebound [https://www.challengedathletes.org/programs/operation-rebound/]
We will be meeting at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park, 4300 Calle Mejillones, San Diego 92130. Pre race briefing at 7:40 and we will walk to the start/finish about 1/2 mile away. This is a NO FRILLS fun run, no timing, no hassle to pay for parking, just a good excuse to get together and enjoy a trail run! This is a cup less run, please bring your own water if you think you will want it out there on the trails! Happy Thanksgiving!
**If you do not live in San Diego or you can't make the in person race, join us virtually! Just tag all of your social pics with #gutcheckfitness and #runningoftheturkeys
Races
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Running of the Turkeys 10K Trail Run (Runners Only)
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
Free
Check in will be open from 7:15-7:30 AM at Torrey Hills Park. The 10K distance is for runners only due to the time cutoff. This is a cup less run, please bring a water bottle or CamelBak if you think you will want water. It is a fun course and will be a great time! -
Running of the Turkeys 5K Trail Run
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
Free
Check in will be open from 7:15-7:30 AM at Torrey Hills Park. The 5K distance is for runners or walkers. We just ask all walkers that you sign up for this distance due to the time cutoff. This is a cup less run, please bring a water bottle or CamelBak if you think you will want water. It is a fun course and will be a great time! -
Virtual Option - Running of the Turkeys 5K
Free
CLOSED*If you do not live in San Diego or you can't make the in person race, join us virtually! Just tag all of your social pics with #gutcheckfitness and #runningoftheturkeys -
Virtual Option - Running of the Turkeys 10K
Free
CLOSED*If you do not live in San Diego or you can't make the in person race, join us virtually! Just tag all of your social pics with #gutcheckfitness #runningoftheturkeys
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