Before Feasting, How About Taking a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot?
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- Nov 25, 2024
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Events slated across San Diego County for people to run or walk
Turkey trots are expected to draw a slew of runners/walkers on Thanksgiving from Coronado to Oceanside. Howard Freshman | San Diego Union Tribune
Before partaking in Thanksgiving feasts, hundreds of San Diegans of all ages are slated to join turkey trots. The idea is to exercise a bit and enjoy some community camaraderie on Thanksgiving Day. Most raise money for community charities. Some encourage participants to wear costumes. Here are some turkey trots in San Diego County.
CARMEL VALLEY Fleet Feet Thanksgiving Day 5K:Participants can run or walk starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 28, 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. There will be 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.
CORONADO Coronado 5K Turkey Trot:Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary hosts its 11th annual 5K Turkey Trot at 8 a.m. Nov. 28 at Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive. There’s also a virtual 5K and Tiny Trotters Fun Run. Registration is $33-$70; free for ages 5 and younger. Visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/Coronado/CoronadoTurkeyTrotPresentedByRadyChildr
ENCINITAS 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. 28 at Highway 101 and D Street. Opening announcements will take place at 7 a.m. The event will support Encinitas Boy Scout Troop 776 and the Veterans Association of North County with the goal of reducing post-traumatic stress disorder and veteran suicide. Registration costs $60-$89.
Visit encinitasturkeytrot.org
OCEANSIDE O’side Turkey Trot: The first wave of 5K runners at this year’s O’side Turkey Trot takes off at 6:45 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28, and the main wave starts at 8:05 a.m. from the Oceanside Civic Center, 330 N. Coast Highway. This year, participants can do the Double Dip challenge, which involves running both 5K races. There will be a costume contest, live music and kids runs. The run benefits Carlsbad-based Move Your Feet Before You Eat Foundation, which promotes well-being through regular exercise. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes. Registration is $35-$72.
Visit osideturkeytrot.com
Visit osideturkeytrot.com
SAN DIEGO Father Joe’s Villages Run for Hope: The Thanksgiving Day 5K takes off at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 28 at the Cabrillo Bridge in Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado. The run raises money to provide meals for community members in need through the nonprofit Father Joe’s Villages food services programs. Registration fees are $51-$62 and $37-$43 for those ages 6-12. Register at thanksgivingrun.org
SAN MARCOS Turkey trot benefits families: Discovery Elementary School holds a communitywide Turkey 5K run/walk from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 28 at 730 Applewilde Drive. There also will be an easier route for walkers. Registration is $10 per adult attendee and $5 per child. Proceeds help the school’s families in need during the holidays.
By Linda McIntosh | San Diego Union-Tribune
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