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Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots 2020 Guide: San Diego County
Don't let the pandemic keep you from this holiday tradition. Many regional runs are planned, with many charities relying on the proceeds.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — While some established Thanksgiving turkey trots were scrapped this year in the San Diego area, due to pandemic-related crowd restrictions, others still are a go. Several organizers are opting for virtual formats — meaning you can run anytime or anywhere. (Treadmills may even count!)
And if you're debating whether to "gobble-wobble" in 2020 with most of the massive, festive extravaganzas having fallen by the wayside, keep in mind such local non-profits as food banks, schools, veterans groups and health organizations still benefit from these runs' registration fees — even if races are virtual.
The traditional T-shirts, swag and finishers' medals are included with many sign-ups, too.
Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Peruse the list to see if any of the walk/runs suit your family, and have a Happy Thanksgiving, from Patch!
NOTE: Do follow the links for the latest updates from organizers in the event races are canceled at the last minute or put back on the calendar.
Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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ENCINITAS:
NOV. 26: 101 Virtual Turkey Trot & Food Drive. Benefits veterans & active duty.
- Virtual in Encinitas, CA
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OCEANSIDE:
NOV. 14-29: Frontwave Credit Union Oceanside Turkey Trot 5 Mile. Raises money for schools and scholarships.
- Virtual courtesy of Frontwave Credit Union, Oceanside, CA
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RANCHO BERNARDO:
NOV. 26: Paul Poulson Turkey Trot. Thanksgiving morning 'unofficial' run/walk on trails of Lake Hodges. Supports Track Your Tension Foundation to raise awareness of undetected or unmanaged hypertension.
- Lake Hodges, Rancho Bernardo, CA
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SAN DIEGO:
NOV. 26- DEC. 1: Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving 5K. "Different race, same impact: To feed people in need."
- "5K Your Way" Virtual Format, San Diego, CA
NOV. 26-30: Thanksgiving Day Thank You Run 5K. Organizers this year are partnering with nationwide America’s Turkey Trot™. Benefits World Central Kitchen.
- Run anytime, anywhere, San Diego County, CA
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STATEWIDE GUIDE: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots 2020 Guide: California
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