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Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2021: Guide To Best In San Diego County
Turkey day walks & runs - now holiday traditions for many families - are back. Find one nearby & feel better about those second helpings!
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Run your feet before you eat. Or wobble before you gobble. However you phrase it, Thanksgiving "turkey trots" are back — and mostly in-person — in 2021 throughout the San Diego region and nearby.
Most are linked with local charities, including schools, sports teams, food banks and parks. And several offer kid-friendly runs for the little ones, with costumes encouraged.
Do note: Not all races take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25. Some occur on weekends before and after.
Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And always confirm with organizers that the events are occurring as planned when posted.
Peruse our annual Patch Turkey Trot guide, and find an event near you. Support your local non-profits, earn yourself second helpings (or, let's be honest, thirds) or an extra slice of pumpkin pie, 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. 25: Big Bear Turkey Trot. "A family-friendly run/walk to benefit local food pantries and Open Air Big Bear."
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CORONADO:
NOV. 25: Rady Children’s Hospital 5k Turkey Trot. Register soon, as race is a sell-out each year.
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ENCINITAS:
NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. "If you have never walked or run along the Pacific Coast in Encinitas during November, then you’re in for the surprise of your life!" Costume contest, too.
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FALLBROOK:
NOV. 25: Village Rotary Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Funds Fallbrook Land Conservancy, Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary & more non-profits.
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4S RANCH:
NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day Thank You Run & Kids 1K. Benefits ALS Association – Great San Diego Chapter. With beer at the finish line!
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MAMMOTH LAKES:
NOV. 25: Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day. Cider, hot cocoa & pumpkin cheesecake for finishers!
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OCEANSIDE:
NOV. 25: 16th Annual O'side Turkey Trot -5 Mile Run, 5K Run/Walk & Kids Races. With costume contest & live entertainment. Benefits schools & non-profits.
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SAN DIEGO:
NOV. 25: Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K. Back at Balboa Park, plus buy pumpkin or Dutch apple pie to support the charity.
NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day Thank You Run & Kids 1K. Benefits ALS Association – Great San Diego Chapter. With beer at the finish line!
NOV. 25: Thanksgiving 'Run For The Hungry' - Canceled.
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TEMECULA:
NOV. 20: Rugged Maniac 5k Obstacle Race. "Like recess for grown-ups." With water slide, trampolines, fire jump & festival.
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If we missed your town or organization's Thanksgiving run, email details with an online link to susan.schena@patch.com
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FOR FULL CA GUIDE: Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2021: Guide To The Best In California
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