Turkey Trots Near Dublin: Your Guide To The Best Runs In 2021

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Run your feet before you eat. Or wobble before you gobble.

However you phrase it, Bay Area Thanksgiving "turkey trots" are back and mostly in-person this year, including one right here in Tri-Valley. But if you feel like venturing out of your own backyard, we've got you covered, too.

Most turkey trots are linked with local charities, including schools, sports teams, food banks and parks. And several offer kid-friendly runs for the little ones, with costumes encouraged.

Do note: Not all races take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25. Some occur on weekends before and after.

And always confirm with organizers that the events are occurring as planned when posted.

Peruse our annual Patch Turkey Trot guide, and find an event near you. Support your local non-profits, earn yourself second helpings (or, let's be honest, thirds) or an extra slice of pumpkin pie, and Happy Thanksgiving, from Patch!

ALAMEDA:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dip Or Roll. Swim or run/walk - you choose.

CONCORD:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot with Bay Church. Canceled.

DAVIS:

NOV. 20: Annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk. Includes post-race expo, kids' activities & live music.

FAIRFIELD:

NOV. 25: Solano Turkey Trot. Partner nonprofits include Meals on Wheels of Solano County & Suisun City Salvation Army KROC Center.

FREMONT:

NOV. 27: Quarry Turkey Runs & Little Turkey Race: Quarry Lakes Rec Area. Two days after the big feast & costumes encouraged. Supports Alameda County Community Food Bank.

GLEN ELLEN:

NOV. 26: Turkey Waddle Hike: Jack London State Historic Park. Space is limited, so book soon, if interested.

HEALDSBURG:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot For 'Live Like Drew' Scholarships. Supports Drew Esquivel Scholarships.

MORAGA:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day MCC Turkey Trot: Moraga Country Club. Run/walk paths of the beautiful club while working up an appetite. Supports Food Banks of Contra Costa & Solano Counties.

MOUNTAIN VIEW:

NOV. 25: MVHS Sports Boosters Spartan Turkey Trot. Run & kids' dash at high school on Thanksgiving, plus virtual option.

NAPA:

NOV. 25: Napa Valley Turkey Chase 5K, 10K & Kids' Dash. Work up your Thanksgiving appetite with walk or run around Napa Valley College & Napa River Trail.

NOVATO:

NOV. 25: Bank of Marin Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Register soon, as space is limited.

OAKLAND:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot: Lake Merritt. Includes "Stomper's Stomp" — 100 yard dash with A’s Mascot, Stomper.

PIEDMONT:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. It's back! "A treasured event for many families, friends and neighbors."

PLEASANTON:

NOV. 25: Tri-Valley Turkey Burn - Thanksgiving: Sports Park. Proceeds support Rotary programs & food drive for Tri-Valley Haven.

RICHMOND:

NOV. 25: Nitro Turkey Trot & Little Turkeys Run: Point Pinole. Supports the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.

SAN FRANCISCO:

NOV. 25: San Francisco Turkey Trot & Kids' Gobbler Chase: Golden Gate Park. "Invigorating fun run or walk in the park--before the parades, football games & feasting commence!"

NOV. 25: Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary Trot For The Turkeys - Virtual: SF Bay Area. Supports charity that cares for rescued animals.

SAN JOSE:

NOV. 25-28: Silicon Valley Turkey Trot. Virtual this year, with five charitable beneficiaries.

SAN MATEO:

NOV. 25: 'Gobble Wobble' Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Pancake Breakfast. "Celebrating friends, family, and community as we ARM up and give thanks!"

SANTA CRUZ:

NOV. 20: SC Track Club Turkey Trot & Kids' Fun Run. Beautiful course, plus finisher socks for 5K & 10K participants.

SANTA ROSA:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Tiny Turkey Kids' Run. With costume contest, too.

SCOTTS VALLEY:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day 'Run For Pie' & Kids 'Turkey Chase' - Pumpkin pie for participants!

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

NOV. 13: Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run. For all ages.

WALNUT CREEK:

NOV. 25: Forma Gym Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Run virtually, or meet up on Thanksgiving at Las Lomas High School for fitness classes & obstacle course.