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Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots 2020 Guide: SF Bay Area
Don't let the pandemic keep you from this holiday tradition. Many regional runs are planned, with many charities relying on the proceeds.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — While some established Thanksgiving turkey trots were scrapped this year throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, due to pandemic-related crowd restrictions, even more 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, homeless shelters and senior and cancer-patient services 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 Franciscofor 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 Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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BENICIA:
NOV. 20-29: Hand Up Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Proceeds support local cancer patients with a "Hand Up" along their journey.
- Virtual via Tim and Jeannie Hamann Foundation, Benicia, CA
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CONCORD:
NOV. 21-28: Annual Concord Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Week. Supports The Bay Compassion organization.
- Virtual, Concord, CA
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FREMONT:
NOV. 26-28: Quarry Lakes Turkey Virtual Run. With options for "Little Turkeys," too!
- Virtual via Brazen Racing, East Bay, CA
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GLEN ELLEN:
NOV. 27: Turkey Waddle Hike. Hike through mixed evergreens on way to majestic, ancient redwoods.
- Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA
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LAFAYETTE:
NOV. 22: Turkey Trot Trail Run: Briones. Canceled.
- Briones Regional Park, 16 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette, CA
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MOUNTAIN VIEW:
NOV. 26-29: MVHS Boosters' Spartan Turkey Trot. Prizes to top finishers & proceeds benefit MVHS athletics department.
- Run/walk anytime/anywhere via Mountain View High School Sports Boosters, Mountain View, CA
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NAPA:
NOV. 23-29: Thanksgiving 'Turkey Chase' - "Race proceeds will continue to support local charities, who need your support now more than ever."
- Virtual throughout Napa Valley, CA
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NOVATO:
NOV. 26: Bank of Marin Turkey Trot. Canceled.
- Ignacio Boulevard, Novato, CA
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OAKLAND:
NOV. 26: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot: 'VirtuALL' - With finishers' medals for adults & kids. Stomper's Stomp for ages 2-8.
- Virtual in Oakland, CA
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PETALUMA:
NOV. 26: Turkey Trot 2020. Plans in the works. Follow links for updates.
- Virtual via City of Petaluma, CA
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PIEDMONT:
Through NOV. 28: Piedmont Turkey Trot & Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt. Scavenger hunt puts fun twist on this one.
- Virtual throughout Piedmont, CA
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PLEASANT HILL:
NOV. 22: Turkey Trot Trail Run: Briones. Canceled.
- Briones Regional Park, 16 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette, CA
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PLEASANTON:
NOV. 26-29: Tri-Valley Turkey Burn. "Customize your 2020 TVTB bib with your own special Thanksgiving message to show everybody exactly what they're thankful for."
- Vitual via Pleasanton North Rotary Club, Pleasanton, CA
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RICHMOND:
NOV. 26-28: Nitro Turkey Virtual Run. With options for "Little Turkeys," too!
- Virtual via Brazen Racing, East Bay, CA
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SAN CARLOS:
NOV. 23-29: Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble 5K Fun Run. Prize for most spirited Thanksgiving running outfit!
- Virtual format via City of San Carlos, CA
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SAN FRANCISCO:
NOV. 21-26: 18th Annual San FranTurkey Trot. Benefits San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.
- Virtual: Pick any route to run or walk: San Francisco/Marin, CA
NOV. 26: Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary's Trot For Turkeys. Registration fee funds sponsorship of rescued turkeys at sanctuary.
- Virtual: Run/walk anywhere SF Bay Area, CA
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SAN JOSE:
NOV. 21-29: Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot. "A great virtual experience along with some awesome race swag!"
- Anywhere you’d like to run or walk, Silicon Valley, CA & nearby
Through NOV. 30: Zoom Turkey Trot. 5K, 10K & half-maraton options.
- Virtual: Run anywhere, anytime, San Jose, CA
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SAN MATEO:
NOV. 26-29: 'Gobble Wobble' Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Proceeds go to Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit. Usually held at Coyote Point.
- Virtual via A Runner's Mind, 1111 Howard Ave., Burlingame, CA
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY:
NOV. 22-26: 9th Annual Thanksgiving 'Run For Pie'- Benefits Second Harvest Food Bank. One sign-up option includes family craft pack.
- Virtual via Fleet Feet, 7960 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
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SOLANO COUNTY:
NOV. 21-29: Thanksgiving 'Turkey Trot' Virtual Run/Walk. Supports Meals on Wheels of Solano County & Salvation Army Kroc Center in Suisun City.
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids' 1-Mile Fun Run: Anywhere, Solano County, CA
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:
NOV. 14-22: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. For all ages & medals to top finishers.
- Virtual via City of South San Francisco, CA
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WALNUT CREEK:
NOV. 23-29: Forma Gym Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Supports Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Clara.
- Virtual via Forma Gym, 1908 Olympic Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA
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FOR STATEWIDE GUIDE:Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots 2020 Guide: California
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