Thanksgiving 'Turkey Trots' In SF Bay Area 2017

BAY AREA, CA – Pop that bird in the oven and head out for a "turkey trot" this Thanksgiving.

These morning runs and walks are flourishing throughout the region with varying options -- scenic routes, dog-friendly, community fundraisers and some even including races and activities for your "little gobblers."

Whether you launch a new family tradition or keep up with an existing one, bear in mind such participation earns you the right to an extra slice of pumpkin pie!

Happy Thanksgiving, from Patch!
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CONCORD: NOV. 23: 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 2017

• 5K, 10K and Kids' Dash benefits Compassion Outreach.

FAIRFIELD: NOV. 23: 9th Annual Solano Turkey Trot

• Race-day activities include food booths, awards and other activities for the entire family.

FREMONT: NOV. 25: Quarry Turkey Half Marathon, 5K, 10K & Little Turkey Run

• Costumes encouraged and "little turkeys" are free. Donations will be taken for the Alameda Community Food Bank.

HEALDSBURG: NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

• This year's proceeds to benefit fire victims.

LIVERMORE: NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Hills Hike (70 Miles for 70 Years Challenge)

• Burn off Thanksgiving calories with a hike to the top of a park.

NAPA: NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Chase 5K & 10K 2017

• Course set along Napa River Trail.

NOVATO: NOV. 23: Marin Turkey Trot

• Bring a food item for donation to the Marin Food Bank!

OAKLAND: NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K & Stomper Dash: Lake Merritt

• Lovely route around Lake Merritt. Includes "Stomper Dash" for little ones.

PIEDMONT: NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 2017

• A community tradition in its 16th year.

PLEASANTON: NOV. 23: Thanksgiving Day 'Tri-Valley Turkey Burn' 5K & 10K

• A free community event. Canned-food donations for Open Heart Kitchen welcomed.

RICHMOND: NOV. 23: Nitro Turkey Thanksgiving Run 2017: Point Pinole

• Includes a run for "little turkeys." Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano food drive and fundraiser.

SAN FRANCISCO: NOV. 23: Turkey Trot - 15th Annual Thanksgiving Run & Walk

• Choose from Turkey Trail Trot, Pilgrim Promenade or Kids' Gobbler Chase.

SAN JOSE: NOV. 23: 'Silicon Valley Turkey Trot' Thanksgiving Day 5K, 10K, Kids Run

• A popular event that winds through downtown San Jose, neighborhoods and business areas.

SONOMA: NOV. 23: 2017 5K Fun Run Turkey Trot

• 7 a.m. sign-in will offer cocoa and muffins!

WALNUT CREEK: NOV. 23: Forma Gym Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving 2017

• An East Bay Thanksgiving Day family tradition.

WOODLAND: NOV. 23: Running of the Turkeys 5K Run & Walk

• A Yolo Food Bank fundraiser.

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• Orange County
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• San Francisco Bay Area
• San Diego County

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FOR THANKSGIVING RUNS STATEWIDE, SEE: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots In California 2017

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