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Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Date
November 26, 2026
Distance
Elite 5K · 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run & more

From the Organizer

Founded and produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day race in America. It allows participants to start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot by celebrating generosity and wellness with thousands of other runners and walkers committed to investing in their community. All event proceeds are donated to four nonprofit beneficiaries: Healthier Kids Foundation, HomeFirst, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County.

This family-focused event welcomes participants of all fitness levels—elite runners, joggers, and walkers—to enjoy the flat and fast course that flows through downtown San Jose's local neighborhoods and businesses.

So kick off the holiday season by joining your Silicon Valley neighbors at San Jose's biggest Thanksgiving Day block party. Sign up to make the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot your newest Thanksgiving tradition!

Events

Elite 5K8:25 AMRegister →
5K Run/Walk8:30 AMRegister →
10K Run8:30 AMRegister →
Kids Fun Run (ages 2-7)10:15 AMRegister →
Virtual 5K12 AMRegister →
Virtual 10K12 AMRegister →
Virtual Kids Fun Run12 AMRegister →
CEO/Executive 5K Gold8:30 AMRegister →
CEO/Executive 5K Silver8:30 AMRegister →
CEO/Executive 5K Bronze8:30 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot?
Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is a running race held in San Jose, CA on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in San Jose, CA at Start Line:, San Jose, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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