San Diego Turkey Trots 2026 — Thanksgiving Races

Thanksgiving morning is the biggest race day of the American year, and San Diego shows up for it: 5 turkey trots and Thanksgiving-week races are already on the 2026 calendar. Run first, feast second — most trots finish before the parade starts. The next one up is Grateful Run 5K/10K on Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Every listing links straight to registration.

• Sun, Nov 22, 2026 Grateful Run 5K/10K 3000 N Mission Bay · San Diego, CA · From $20 5K10K Road
• Thu, Nov 26, 2026 25th Annual Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado · San Diego, CA · From $45 5K Road
• Thu, Nov 26, 2026 North County Turkey Trot 4S Ranch Sports Park · San Diego, CA · From $25 5K10K Road
• Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Thankful Paws Turkey Trot 4548 Sweetwater Rd · Bonita, CA · From $15 5K10K Road
• Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO Mission Point (Course Map will be emailed) · San Diego, CA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road

Race-day tip

Turkey trots sell out earlier than any other 5K distance race — the family-wave entries go first. If you're bringing a crew, register everyone the same week you decide.

Looking beyond thanksgiving? See every upcoming San Diego race →