Kids & Family
Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2018: Guide To SF Bay Area
Choose from the many runs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and more pumpkin pie for you!
BAY AREA, CA – Indulge guilt-free in extra servings on Thanksgiving Day after participating in the new American tradition: The Turkey Trot!
These walks, races and runs come in all varieties, from the super challenging to the easy, flat-course and stroller-friendly, and abound throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Many benefit worthy causes, and turkey-day costumes are always a plus!
Below is our annual round-up of the best local events in the area. Do note the dates, however, as some do not fall on Thanksgiving Day, which this year is Thursday, Nov. 22.
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NOTE: Double check to confirm your chosen race is still planned, as there is a possibility some may be canceled due to poor air quality from regional fires.
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BENICIA:
NOV. 22: Hand Up Turkey Trot. Two courses - one with hill and one without. Register online and be entered into Disneyland drawing.
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CONCORD:
NOV. 22: Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving 2018. Benefits Compassion Outreach.
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DAVIS:
CANCELED DUE TO AIR QUALITY: NOV.17: 31st Annual Turkey Trot. Eight events from which to choose, including four runs for kids. Crafts & entertainment, too.
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EL SOBRANTE:
NOV. 22: Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble 2018: San Pablo Reservoir. Includes 10K, 5K, kids' fun run and a turkey costume contest.
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FAIRFIELD:
NOV. 22: Solano Turkey Trot -Thanksgiving. Costume contest, and new this year is a half-mile special-needs run.
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FREMONT:
NOV. 24: Thanksgiving-Weekend Race 2018: Quarry Lakes. NOTE DATE! A fast, mostly-flat half marathon, 10K or 5K, and Little Turkeys Race.
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HALF MOON BAY:
NOV. 22: Free Turkey Trot '5K-ish' - Almost too easy! Event is free, no sign-ups necessary. Perfect!
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HEALDSBURG:
NOV. 22: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Course is friendly to walkers, runners and strollers, too! Portion of proceeds benefits Drew Esquivel Scholarship.
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LAFAYETTE:
NOV. 18: Turkey Trot Trail Run 2018: Briones. Ready for a challenge?
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MOUNTAIN VIEW:
NOV. 22: Annual MVHS Spartan Turkey Trot. A 5K run/walk through city streets, Spartan Mile around Mountain View High School track, and dashes for kids.
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NAPA:
NOV. 22: Napa Valley Turkey Chase 5K/10K. "Bring the whole family to the Napa Valley Turkey Chase on Thanksgiving morning! Pick from 5K, 10K or even the free 100m kids Turkey Dash!"
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NOVATO:
NOV. 22: Bank Of Marin Turkey Trot. Register soon as always a sell-out.
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OAKLAND:
NOV. 22: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K 2018: Lake Merritt. A fun, family-affair 5K around Lake Merritt.
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PETALUMA:
NOV. 22: Annual Turkey Trot & Food Drive -Thanksgiving. No fees, and food drive benefits Redwood Empire Food Bank.
NOV. 22: 15th Annual Turkey Leg Relays. A really fun two-person relay around Shollenberger Park on Thanksgiving Day morning.
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PIEDMONT:
NOV. 22: 2018 Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day. "Over the past 17 years, the Piedmont Turkey Trot has grown to be a treasured event for many families, friends and neighbors."
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PLEASANT HILL:
NOV. 18: Turkey Trot Trail Run 2018: Briones. Ready for a challenge?
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PLEASANTON:
NOV. 22: Tri-Valley Turkey Burn Runs/Stroll- Thanksgiving. Event is free. Food drive benefits Tri-Valley Haven.
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RICHMOND:
NOV. 22: Thanksgiving Run & Little Turkeys Race 2018: Pt. Pinole. With Nitro Turkey & costumes encouraged!
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SAINT HELENA:
NOV. 22: AHEAD Turkey Trot - Free Family Fun Run & Walk. Strollers and polite dogs on leashes welcome!
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SAN FRANCISCO:
NOV. 22: Turkey Trot & Kids' Gobbler 2018: Golden Gate Park. Make it an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning for all in beautiful SF!
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SAN JOSE:
NOV. 22: Silicon Valley Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 2018: Downtown. "Voted as one of the best Turkey Trots in the country!" Benefits local charities, with many run options from which to choose."
NOV. 22: Bret Harte Booster Club's 2018 Run Turkey Run. In the Almaden Valley with paved trails along the Alamitos Creek and the Open Space area.
NOV. 22: Zoom Turkey Trot 2018: Hellyer County Park. Offers half-marathon, 10K, 5K & kids' run.
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SAN LEANDRO:
NOV. 22: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 2018: Marina Park. All fitness levels welcome, and "Wishbone" leads the kids' dash.
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SAN MATEO:
NOV. 22: Annual Gobble Wobble 2018: Coyote Point. 10K, 5K, kids' dash and pancake breakfast at this one.
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SANTA CRUZ:
NOV. 17: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 10K/5K & Kids' Run. Enjoy the ocean view!
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:
NOV. 18: Thanksgiving 5K Fun Run. In its 45th year.
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VACAVILLE:
NOV. 22: Opportunity House's Turkey Trot 5K & 10K. A flat course, stroller-friendly, plus all the pumpkin pie you can eat.
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WALNUT CREEK:
NOV. 22: Forma Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day. Through downtown & on the Iron Horse Trail.
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If we missed your city's or organization's events, please email details and links to susan.schena@patch.com.
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PLANNING A ROAD TRIP THIS THANKSGIVING? LOOK HERE FOR OTHER TURKEY TROTS STATEWIDE:
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