Seasonal & Holidays
SF Bay Area Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best This Thanksgiving
Shake your tail feathers! Run up an appetite, and join the turkey-day tradition while supporting charities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — It's time to trot!
Registration is underway for 2022 Thanksgiving Turkey Trots, a turkey-day tradition for many runners, walkers and families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area — and often key fundraisers for nonprofits.
Thanksgiving this year falls on Nov. 24. But do note: Not all races are scheduled for that Thursday.
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So move your feet before you eat, enjoy family-bonding time, and support local charities and causes.
Peruse our annual guide to some of the best Turkey Trots in the region. Find runs and walks near you. And Happy Thanksgiving, from Patch!
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BENICIA:
NOV. 24: 'Hand Up' Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Costume Contest. Supports Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation serving patients fighting cancer.
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CONCORD:
NOV. 24: Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa Turkey Trot 5K. Sponsored this year by Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union. With Kids' Run, too!
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DAVIS:
NOV. 19: Annual Turkey Trot, Kids' Run & Dog Jog. Multiple distances for every age group and ability. Fido can be part of this one, too!
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FAIRFIELD:
NOV. 24: Thanksgiving Day Solano Turkey Trot & Kids' Fun Run. Supports Solano Hearts United, Meals on Wheels of Solano County & Suisun City Salvation Army KROC Center.
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FREMONT:
NOV. 26: Quarry Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Little Turkeys Race. Find your turkey feathers. Costumes encouraged!
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GLEN ELLEN:
NOV. 25: Turkey Waddle Hike, Jack London State Historic Park. Sold out.
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HEALDSBURG:
NOV. 24: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. In quaint downtown & raises money for the "Live Like Drew" Drew Esquivel Scholarship.
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MAMMOTH LAKES:
NOV. 24: Mammoth Lakes Turkey Trot 2K. Family-friendly run with cider & cocoa at the finish line.
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MORAGA:
NOV. 24: Moraga Country Club Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Contributions go to Food Banks of Contra Costa & Solano Counties.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW:
NOV. 24: MVHS Spartan Turkey Trot 5K, 1 Mile & Kids' Races. All ages invited. Benefits Mountain View High School's athletics, teams & clubs.
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NAPA:
NOV. 24: Napa Valley Turkey Chase & Kids' Dash. "Race proceeds will continue to support local charities, who need your support now more than ever."
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NOVATO:
NOV. 24: Bank Of Marin Turkey Trot. Register soon, as race typically sells out.
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OAKLAND:
NOV. 24: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Kids' Run For Wildlife: Lake Merritt. "The best of Oakland awaits on Thanksgiving Day!"
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PIEDMONT:
NOV. 24: Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run. "Fast Turkeys, Slow Turkeys, Walking Turkeys and those pushing strollers or bringing Fido! All are welcome!"
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PLEASANTON:
NOV. 24: Tri-Valley 'Turkey Burn' Thanksgiving: Ken Mercer Sports Park. Community tradition also includes a food drive for Tri-Valley Haven.
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SAINT HELENA:
NOV. 24: St. Helena Hospital Foundation AHEAD Turkey Trot: Crane Park. Includes costume contest & pumpkin pie raffle.
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SAN FRANCISCO:
NOV. 24: SF Turkey Trot & Kids' Gobbler Chase: Golden Gate Park. Runs include 5-mile Trail Trot & 3-mile Pilgrim Promenade.
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SAN JOSE:
NOV. 24: Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, Costume Contest & Kids' Fun Run. With costume contest & kids' fun zone, too.
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SAN MATEO:
NOV. 24: Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble Run, Kids' Dash & Pancake Breakfast: Coyote Point. Kids’ Dash supports the Lakas Shimizu Foundation.
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SAN PABLO:
NOV. 24: Nitro Turkey Trot & Little Turkeys Run: Point Pinole Shoreline Park. Course features bay views, plus canned-food drive will benefit Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.
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SANTA CRUZ:
NOV. 19: SC Track Club Turkey Trot & Kids' Run. A run with spectacular ocean views.
NOV. 24: Thanksgiving 'Run For Pie' & Kids' Turkey Chase 1/2-Mile Race. In Soquel, with pumpkin pie for finishers! Supports Second Harvest Food Bank.
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SANTA ROSA:
NOV. 24: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, Costume Contest & Tiny Turkey Run. Includes games, fun & supports Redwood Empire Food Bank.
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SOQUEL:
NOV. 24: Thanksgiving 'Run For Pie' & Kids' Turkey Chase 1/2-Mile Race. Pumpkin pie for finishers! Supports Second Harvest Food Bank.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:
NOV. 19: Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run. A community tradition in its 49th year.
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WALNUT CREEK:
NOV. 24: Forma Gym Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Kids' Fun Run. Event includes Warriors Dance Team performance.
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TO FIND TURKEY TROTS STATEWIDE: Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best In California This Thanksgiving
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