20TH Annual
Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K
Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Palm Desert, CA, with entry fees from $45 to $55.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA
- Price
- $45–$55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Martha’s Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5K is an annual, family friendly run and walk held in Palm Desert, California and this year we are celebrating 20 years of giving back!
This beloved Thanksgiving tradition brings more than 5,000 participants, spectators, and volunteers together to raise awareness and critical funds in support of Martha’s Village & Kitchen and our mission to end hunger and homelessness in the Coachella Valley.
Race day is a full celebration featuring a live DJ and stage, trophy presentations, and a high energy finish line experience. Register as an individual, start a team, or join an existing team and get ready to run or walk for a cause!
Do not forget to capture the moment! Share your race day photos and videos and tag @MarthasVillage or use #MVK5K on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok!
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
74°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
4%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indio Fire Stn, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palm Desert, CA
Population
51,551
as of 2023
City Elevation
252 ft
Nearest Airport
PSP
Palm Springs International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
126
Days to train
- Race
- Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA
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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K
Nov 26, 2026