Before you gobble up all your favorite Turkey Day treats, wobble out and burn some calories while helping support our community.
O’Side Turkey Trot 5 Mile & 5K Run/Walk. Move your feet before you eat. Features live entertainment on the course, costume contests and more. Nov. 23. $32–$62. 330 N. Coast Hwy. Register: www.osideturkeytrot.com
Encinitas Turkey Trot 10K, 5K, Walk/Fun Run. Start and finish the race under the famous “ENCINITAS” sign on Coast Highway 101. Nov. 23. 10K, 7:30 am; 5K, 8 am. Register: www.encinitasturkeytrot.org
Coronado 5K Turkey Trot. Nov. 23, 8 am. $20–$50. Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Dr., Coronado. Register: www.rchacoronadoturkeytrot.com
Father Joe’s Villages Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K. Help provide life-changing meals to feed neighbors in need. Nov. 23, 7:30 am. $30–$45. Balboa Park. Register: www.thanksgivingrun.org
2023 Annual Fallbrook Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. The Fallbrook Village Rotary Club is excited to host a new Family Fun Run and Games Turkey Trot at La Paloma Elementary School and Community Center. The event will be a 1-mile run, walk or stroll with fun games along the way. Nov. 23. 300 Heald Ln, Fallbrook. www.fallbrookturkeytrot.com
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Open to all! Gates open at 8:30 am. 5K run/walk will begin at 9 am. There is also an easy route for walkers. Golf carts and bikes sare welcome. $15/ adult attendee and $5/child will be used to support Discovery Elementary families in need during the holiday season. Nov. 23, 8:30 am. 1750 San Pablo Dr., San Marcos. www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-day-turkey-trot-tickets-723508963787
Updated: October 2023
