Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2019: Guide to Best In SF Bay Area

SF BAY AREA, CA — The festive "gobble-wobbles" — Thanksgiving Day turkey trots — continue to grow in popularity in cities, big and small, throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

The races vary, and many are family-friendly with costumes contests, "Little Turkey" runs, kids' activities and various charities and causes attached as beneficiaries.

If this is your family's standing tradition, view 2019 dates, times and registration information, as some have limited space or discounts for early sign-ups. And if not a tradition, give it a thought. ... Something new for your Thanksgiving holiday?

Do note event dates, however, as not all races and fun-runs occur on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.

Scroll though our annual guide, find a turkey trot near you, and Happy Thanksgiving from Patch!

NOTE: Double-check to confirm your chosen race is still planned, as there is always a possibility some may be canceled due to poor air quality or weather.

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BENICIA:

NOV. 28: Annual 'Hand Up' Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Supporting Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation assisting cancer patients."

• Benicia Community Park, 540 Rose Drive in Benicia, California

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CONCORD:

NOV. 28: Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Kids Dash. A Thanksgiving Day tradition that supports Compassion Outreach.

• Todos Santos Plaza, Downtown Concord, CA

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DAVIS:

NOV. 23: 32nd Annual Turkey Trot. With post-race fest & activities for kids.

• Civic Center Park, 599 B St, Davis, California 95616

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EL SOBRANTE:

NOV. 28: Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble. With 5K, 10K and kids' fun run.

• San Pablo Reservoir, 7301 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA

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FAIRFIELD:

NOV. 28: Thanksgiving Day Solano Turkey Trot. Race fun includes food, info booths & awards.

• Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, California 94534

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FREMONT:

NOV. 24: Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary's Turkey Trot. "Special race in honor of the rescued turkeys at the sanctuary."

• Quarry Lakes, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont, CA 94536

NOV. 30: Quarry Lakes Turkey Runs & Little Turkey Race. Dress in turkey gear to fit right in for the family fun.

• Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont, California 94536

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GILROY:

NOV. 28: Las Madres Annual Turkey Day Tot Trot 5K. "Run, walk, bike or stroll!"

• Gilroy Sports Complex, Gilroy, California 95020

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HEALDSBURG:

NOV. 28: Turkey Trot. Proceeds support Drew Esquivel Scholarship.

• Healdsburg Running Company, 333 Center St., Healdsburg, California 95448

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LAFAYETTE:

NOV. 24: 44rd Annual Turkey Trot Trail Run 2019: Briones. A pre-Thanksgiving challenge.

• Briones Regional Park, Bear Creek Staging Area, 16 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

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MENLO PARK:

NOV. 17: Fit Kids Turkey Dash. With vendor fair & activities for kids.

• Bedwell Bayfront Park, Menlo Park, California

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MORAGA:

NOV. 28: Moraga Country Club Turkey Trot. "Contributions go to the Food Banks of Contra Costa & Solano Counties."

• Moraga Counry Club, 1600 St. Andrews Drive, Moraga, CA

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

NOV. 28: 10th Annual Spartan Turkey Trot. Start day with run/walk on city streets & around school track.

• Mountain View High School track,3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040

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NAPA:

NOV. 28: Napa Valley Turkey Chase. Also includes a kids' dash with prizes.

• Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA

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NOVATO:

NOV. 28: Bank of Marin Turkey Trot. Register soon before it sells out.

• 1800 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, CA 94949

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OAKLAND:

NOV. 28: Turkey Trot 2019: Lake Merritt. "Fun way to give back while you give thanks."

• Lake Merritt Pergola, 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94610-3612

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PACIFICA:

NOV. 24: Thanksgiving FundRacer Relay. Teams of two to four run a total of four miles. Kids welcomed!

• Terra Nova High School Track, 1450 Terra Nova Blvd. Pacifica, CA 94044

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PETALUMA:

NOV. 28: Turkey Trot & Food Drive. "Now located on the amazing trails that wind through Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility."

• Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility, 3890 Cypress Drive, Petaluma, CA

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PIEDMONT:

NOV. 28: 2019 Turkey Trot. A beloved event. Sign up soon.

• Highland and Magnolia Avenues, Piedmont, CA

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PLEASANTON:

NOV. 28: Tri-Valley Turkey Burn. A community tradition for the region!

• Ken Mercer Sports Park, 5800 Parkside Drive, Pleasanton, CA

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RICHMOND:

NOV. 28: Nitro Turkey Trot 5K, 10K & Little Turkeys Run. Walkers welcomed, and so are costumes!

• Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Richmond, California 94801

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SAN FRANCISCO:

NOV. 28: SF Turkey Trot 2019: Golden Gate Park. With Trail Trot, Pilgrim Promenade & super cute Kids' Gobbler Chase.

• Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California 94117

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SAN JOSE:

NOV. 28: Silicon Valley Turkey Trot. "The biggest Thanksgiving Day block-party in the country!"

• Arena Green, North Autumn St., San Jose, CA US 95113

NOV. 28: Zoom Turkey Trot 2019: Hellyer County Park. Along the popular Coyote Creek trail.

• Hellyer County Park 985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA 95111

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SAN LEANDRO:

NOV. 28: Thanksgiving Workout & Turkey Trot. "All fitness levels are welcome."

• The Inner Athlete, 685 E 14th St, San Leandro, California 94577

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SAN MATEO:

NOV. 28: Gobble Wobble - Thanksgiving 2019: Coyote Point Park. Includes kids' dash, and new this year is a 1-mile event.

• Coyote Point Park, 1701 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401

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SANTA CRUZ:

NOV. 23: Turkey Trot. With scenic ocean route.

• UCSC Extension, 2300 Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95064

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

NOV. 28: Thanksgiving Day Run for Pie 2019. Pumpkin pie at the finish line.

• Sky Park, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

NOV. 16: Thanksgiving 5K Fun Run. Pre-Thanksgiving, and you can walk or run the course.

• 340 Point San Bruno, South San Francisco, California 94080

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VACAVILLE:

NOV. 28: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Pumpkin Pie Feast. Finishers rewarded with all the pumpkin pie they can eat!

• Centennial Park, 505-523 Browns Valley Pkwy, Vacaville, CA 95688

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WALNUT CREEK:

NOV. 28: 2019 Forma Gym Turkey Trot. A beautiful, flat terrain, and a race that benefits the community.

• Forma Gym Walnut Creek Turkey Trot, Civic Park, Walnut Creek, California 94596

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SEE THE FULL STATE GUIDE: Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2019: Guide To Best In California

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If we missed your organization's Turkey Trot, please email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com.