Thanksgiving is a beautiful time of year in San Diego, marking the official start of the holiday season. With our typically glorious weather, and a distinct touch of fall, you’ll be able to savor SoCal's outdoor lifestyle from the coast to the inland valleys — including days at the beach, shopping at outdoor malls, and nights dining under the stars. Whatever way you choose to enjoy Thanksgiving, spend it giving thanks in San Diego!
O'side Turkey Trot
The Frontwave Credit Union O'side Turkey Trot has become a North County tradition that gives participants a chance to "move their feet before they eat."
Coronado 5K Turkey Trot
Join the Coronado Unit of the Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary for the Coronado 5K Turkey Trot and support mental health initiatives at Rady Children's.
Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Walk
San Diego's original and longest-standing Thanksgiving Day turkey trot is back, and itss critical mission remains the same: To provide crucial funds to feed the homeless through Father Joe's Villages' meal program.
Encinitas Turkey Trot: The 10K race starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K Fun Run/Walk/Costume Contest takes off at 8 a.m. Nov. 27 at Highway 101 and D Street. Register for the Costume Contest by 7:45 a.m. The event supports the Veterans Association of North County with the goal of reducing PTSD and veteran suicide and Encinitas Boy Scout Troop 776. Entry is $60-$91. Visit
encinitasturkeytrot.org.
Fleet Feet Thanksgiving Day 5K, Carmel Valley
Fleet Feet Thanksgiving Day 5K: Participants can run or walk starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 27 with check-in at 7:15 a.m. at the Fleet Feet San Diego store, 5980 Village Way, in The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch, and ending there. Highlights include refreshments and early access to Black Friday shopping deals. The route will be on the sidewalk and there will be a marked turnaround for a 1-mile option. The event follows a “fun run” format, and the route will be marked, but roads will not be closed. Free; Runners can raise money for Molly’s Angels Foundation and Monarch School for homeless youths and Vista Hill, which provides mental health, education, and social services. Visit
runsignup.com/Race/CA/SanDiego/FreeThanksgivingDay5k; email [email protected].
San Marcos Turkey Trot
Turkey Trot benefits families: Discovery Elementary School holds a communitywide Turkey Trot from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 27 at 730 Applewilde Drive. The Trot starts and ends at the school. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and Trot begins at 9 a.m. Suggested donation is $10 per adult attendee and $5 per child. Proceeds help the school’s families in need during the holidays. Visit https://www.discoverypto.com/turkeytrot/
