Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run
Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run is a trail running and running race on November 26–29, 2026 in San Diego, CA.
- Date
- November 26–29, 2026 (41 days to go)
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Join Us for the Annual Running of the Turkeys 5K/10K Trail Run!🦃
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with our annual Running of the Turkeys trail run! Enjoy rolling hills and wide dirt trails, featuring a stunning waterfall view at the halfway point. We can’t think of a better way to burn a few calories before indulging in pumpkin pie. Bring your family and friends and join us for a great time, we can’t wait to see you out there!
Event Details:
📍 Location: Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park, 4300 Calle Mejillones, San Diego, CA 92130
🕢 Check-in: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
🕢 Pre-Race Briefing: 7:35 AM (we’ll then leave the park and walk about ½ mile to the start/finish area) *Be sure to arrive on time or you will miss out on the fun times.
This is a NO FRILLS fun run - no timing, no parking fees, no stress, just a relaxed morning on the trails with great people! Please note this is a cupless event, so bring your own water if you’d like hydration on the course.
Entry & Charity Info:
There’s no official entry fee, but we kindly ask for a minimum $20 per person donation to support our partner charity, Operation Rebound, a division of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). This incredible organization helps military, first responders, and veterans with permanent physical injuries get back into sports.
Not in San Diego? Join Us Virtually!
If you can’t attend in person, we’d love to have you participate wherever you are! Just share your run photos using #gutcheckfitness and #runningoftheturkeys to celebrate with our community.
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Trails!
Events
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
70°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Diego Miramar Nas, 6 mi from the venue.
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.
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run
- Date
- November 26–29, 2026
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About These Sports
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Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
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Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run
Nov 26, 2026