Seasonal & Holidays
SF Bay Area Thanksgiving Turkey Trots: Guide To 2023
Run up an appetite, while supporting community charities along the way at races & fun runs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Ready to turkey trot?
Thanksgiving this year falls on Thursday, Nov. 23. And whether you're starting a new family tradition, or staying true to your healthy, holiday ritual, turkey-day trots abound throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Most events are key fundraisers for community nonprofits, with several hosting costume contests and finish-line festivities.
Find out what's happening in Pleasantonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
If you opt to move your feet before you eat, scroll though Patch's annual guide to find races and fun runs near you.
Do note that not all races fall on Thanksgiving Day. And always double-check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.
Find out what's happening in Pleasantonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Enjoy the holiday, and Happy Thanksgiving, from Patch!
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BENICIA:
NOV. 23: 'Hand Up' Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Costume Contests. Fundraising tradition for Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation, giving a "hand up" to patients fighting cancer.
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CONCORD:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Kids' Run For 'Loaves & Fishes Of Contra Costa' - Kids' run, for ages up to 8, sponsored by Liberty Gymnastics.
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DAVIS:
NOV. 18: Turkey Trot Run/Walk & Kids' Events. With multiple events & distances, there's something for every age group & ability.
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FAIRFIELD:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day Solano Turkey Trot & Kids' Fun Run. Supports Solano Hearts United, Meals on Wheels of Solano County & Salvation Army KROC Center.
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FREMONT:
NOV. 25: Quarry Lakes Turkey Trot & Kids 'Little Turkeys' Race. Costumes encouraged, walkers welcomed & supports Alameda County Community Food Bank.
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GLEN ELLEN:
NOV. 24: Turkey Waddle Hike: Jack London State Historic Park. "The perfect antidote to a gluttonous Thanksgiving meal!"
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HEALDSBURG:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. A 5K family-friendly, fun run/walk that supports the Drew Esquivel Memorial Scholarship.
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LAFAYETTE:
NOV. 19: Turkey Trot Trail Run: Briones Regional Park. Organized by city of Pleasant Hill & featuring a hilly course.
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MORAGA:
NOV. 23: Moraga Country Club Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Raises funds for Food Banks of Contra Costa & Solano Counties.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW:
NOV. 23: Annual MV High School Spartan Turkey Trot & Kids' Run. Proceeds benefit Mtn. View HS Athletics & supporting programs.
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NAPA:
NOV. 23: Napa Valley Thanksgiving Turkey Chase & Kids' Dash. For all ages & fitness levels, plus free, post-race beer for ages 21+.
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NOVATO:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day Bank Of Marin Turkey Trot. Trail goes through beautiful Ignacio Valley Campus.
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OAKLAND:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot & Kids' Run: Lake Merritt. A 5K run/walk, plus the Oakland Zoo is sponsoring kids' "Run for Wildlife."
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PETALUMA:
NOV. 23: Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. No fee for this one - just make cash donations to Redwood Empire Food Bank when registering.
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PIEDMONT:
NOV. 23: Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. After 21 years, it's "a treasured event for many families, friends & neighbors."
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PLEASANT HILL:
NOV. 19: Turkey Trot Trail Run: Briones Regional Park. Organized by city of Pleasant Hill & featuring hilly course.
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PLEASANTON:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day 'Tri-Valley Turkey Burn': Sports Park. Supports Pleasanton North Rotary Foundation. Arrive early for free coffee & to design your "I AM THANKFUL FOR..." race bibs!
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SAINT HELENA:
NOV. 23: St. Helena Hospital Foundation AHEAD Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. With music, costume contest & raffle for pumpkin pies.
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SAN FRANCISCO:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day SF Turkey Trot. Registration is full.
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SAN JOSE:
NOV. 23: Silicon Valley Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Kids' Fun Run. "The largest Thanksgiving Day race in the U.S.!"
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SAN MATEO:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving 'Gobble Wobble' Race, Kids' Dash & Pancake Breakfast. At Coyote Point Park & proceeds from Kids’ Dash go to Lakas Shimizu Philanthropy Fund.
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SAN PABLO:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Kids 'Little Turkeys' Race: Point Pinole. Spectacular views, plus playground & goodie bags for the little ones.
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SANTA CRUZ:
NOV. 18: Santa Cruz Track Club Turkey Trot & Kids' Run. "A run with spectacular ocean views!"
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day 'Run For Pie' & 'Turkey Chase' Kids' Race. Pie at finish line, plus supports Second Harvest Food Bank.
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SANTA ROSA:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 'Tiny Turkey' - Raises money for Redwood Empire Food Bank.
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SOQUEL:
NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day 'Run For Pie' & 'Turkey Chase' Kids' Race. Pie at finish line, plus supports Second Harvest Food Bank.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:
NOV. 18: Thanksgiving Fun Run. Annual community event in its 50th year.
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WALNUT CREEK:
NOV. 23: Forma Gym Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Kids' Fun Run. A community tradition & proceeds go to local schools & charities.
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FOR STATEWIDE GUIDE: Thanksgiving Turkey Trots: 2023 California Guide To Races & Fun Runs
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