25TH Annual
25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K
25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in San Diego, CA, with entry fees from $45 to $50.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (76 days to go)
- Price
- $45–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Celebrate Thanksgiving with thousands of runners, walkers, trotters, and strollers in beautiful Balboa Park on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Presented by Aya Healthcare, San Diego's original and longest-running Turkey Trot benefits Father Joe's Villages Food Services Program, which provided nearly 700,000 meals to neighbors overcoming homelessness in 2025. Join us for a Thanksgiving tradition that brings our community together while making a meaningful impact.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Diego Lindbergh Fld, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About San Diego, CA
Population
1,385,061
as of 2023
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
SAN
San Diego International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
76
Days to train
- Race
- 25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K
Nov 26, 2026