Seasonal & Holidays

San Diego County Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best For Thanksgiving

Shake your tail feathers! Run up an appetite, and join the turkey-day tradition while supporting local charities in the San Diego region.

Make room for extra helpings or a second slice of pie. Find Turkey Trots planned for Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, or on nearby dates, throughout San Diego County.
Make room for extra helpings or a second slice of pie. Find Turkey Trots planned for Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, or on nearby dates, throughout San Diego County. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, 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 Diego County 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.

Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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!

Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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BIG BEAR LAKE:

NOV. 24: Big Bear Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day. With costume contest, too. Benefits local food pantries & Open Air Big Bear.

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CORONADO:

NOV. 24: Rady Children’s Hospital Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Typically sells out each year, so register soon.

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ENCINITAS:

NOV. 24: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot & Costume Contest. Kick off your holiday with early morning walk/run along the beautiful Pacific coast.

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FALLBROOK:

NOV. 24: Village Rotary Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot: Grand Tradition Estate. Start turkey day with 5K stroll, walk or run through estate & gardens and Los Jilgueros Preserve.

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4S RANCH:

NOV. 24: Thanksgiving 'Thank You' & Kid Runs For Helen's Closet. Helen's Closet provides comfort equipment to terminally ill ALS patients.

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OCEANSIDE:

NOV. 24: O'side Turkey Trot. "With over two miles of beautiful ocean views & finishing near the historic Oceanside Pier."

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SAN DIEGO:

NOV. 24: Thanksgiving 'Thank You' & Kid Runs For Helen's Closet: 4S Ranch. Helen's Closet provides comfort equipment to terminally ill ALS patients.

NOV. 24: Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Turkey Trot: Balboa Park. Provide funds for feeding the homeless through the organization's meal program.

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TO FIND TURKEY TROTS STATEWIDE: Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best In California This Thanksgiving

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