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March Races

TURKEY TROTS
If you're in California, you're in  luck! We have an extensive list of California Turkey Trots.  Find a fun, family friendly Turkey Trot in your area and Move your Feet before you Eat or Wobble before you Gobble!

ALAMEDA:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dip Or Roll. Swim or run/walk - you choose.

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ANAHEIM:

NOV. 21: Turkey Trot & Fun Run. Annual event with route around Santa Ana Riverbed Trail & Angel Stadium.

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BELMONT SHORE:

NOV. 25: Justin Rudd Turkey Trot & Kids' Wingding. Annual tradition is back this year in-person & virtual.

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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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BURBANK:

NOV. 25: Annual Community YMCA Thanksgiving Turkey Trot - Virtual. With raffles for gift cards, Christmas trees, Y memberships & more.

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CLAREMONT:

NOV. 25: Annual Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot - 5K & Kids' Run. Scenic route through tree-lined streets of Claremont Colleges & historic neighborhoods.

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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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DANA POINT:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot & Kids' Gobble Wobble. Costume contest, too.

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DAVIS:

NOV. 20: Annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk. Includes post-race expo, kids' activities & live music.

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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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FAIRFIELD:

NOV. 25: Solano Turkey Trot. Partner nonprofits include Meals on Wheels of Solano County & Suisun City Salvation Army KROC Center.

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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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FOLSOM:

NOV. 25: Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day. Proceeds for Twin Lakes Food Bank & Never In Our Town Youth Scholarship, plus trails.

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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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FREMONT:

NOV. 27: Quarry Turkey Runs & Little Turkey Race: Quarry Lakes Rec Area. Supports Alameda County Community Food Bank.

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GLEN ELLEN:

NOV. 26: Turkey Waddle Hike: Jack London State Historic Park. Space is limited, so book soon, if interested.

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HEALDSBURG:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot For 'Live Like Drew' Scholarships. Supports Drew Esquivel Scholarships.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

NOV. 25: Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Wobble. Beautiful course, plus proceeds go toward providing clean drinking water for those in need.

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IRVINE:

NOV. 25: OC Turkey Trot & Kids' Gobble Wobble. "Scrumptious slice of pie awaits you at the finish."

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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:

NOV. 25: Annual Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive. "A local tradition and a community favorite for over two decades."

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LONG BEACH:

NOV. 25: Justin Rudd Turkey Trot & Kids' Wingding. Annual tradition is back this year in-person & virtual.

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LOS ANGELES:

NOV. 25: LA Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot & Widdle Wobble. Fundraiser for The Midnight Mission, with stunner route.

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MAMMOTH LAKES:

NOV. 25: Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day. Cider, hot cocoa & pumpkin cheesecake for finishers!

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MENIFEE:

NOV. 20: Trot for a Cause. Fun run/walk for all ages & abilities, with canned goods drive for Menifee Community Cupboard.

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MORAGA:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day MCC Turkey Trot: Moraga Country Club. Run/walk paths of the beautiful club while working up an appetite. Supports Food Banks of Contra Costa & Solano Counties.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

NOV. 25: MVHS Sports Boosters Spartan Turkey Trot. Run & kids' dash at high school on Thanksgiving, plus virtual option.

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NAPA:

NOV. 25: Napa Valley Turkey Chase 5K, 10K & Kids' Dash. Work up your Thanksgiving appetite with walk or run around Napa Valley College & Napa River Trail.

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD:

NOV. 25: Hope Of Valley Rescue's Drumstick Dash LA. With course through NoHo Arts District. Proceeds support hot meals for unsheltered men, women and children.

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NOVATO:

NOV. 25: Bank of Marin Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Register soon, as space is limited.

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OAKLAND:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot: Lake Merritt. Includes "Stomper's Stomp" — 100 yard dash with A's Mascot, Stomper.

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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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PALM DESERT:

NOV. 25: Fortem Financial Thanksgiving Day 5K For Martha's Village & Kitchen. "This family-friendly and pet-friendly event brings together our community to support Martha's mission against homelessness."

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PALM SPRINGS:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day 'Wild Turkey Trot' For Mizell Senior Center. Run through iconic Palm Springs. Swag for participants, plus benefits Mizell Center's Meals on Wheels.

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PASADENA:

NOV. 25: Rose Bowl Stadium Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day. A community tradition that supports Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation's America's Stadium Needs America Campaign.

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PERRIS:

NOV. 20: MVRCC Turkey Trot 5k & Kids Dash: Lake Perris Dam. The family-friendly race with Moreno Valley Road Runners Club is back live.

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PIEDMONT:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. It's back! "A treasured event for many families, friends and neighbors."

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PLEASANTON:

NOV. 25: Tri-Valley Turkey Burn - Thanksgiving: Sports Park. Proceeds support Rotary programs & food drive for Tri-Valley Haven.

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RANCHO MISSION VIEJO:

NOV. 25: Turkey Trot On Ranch & Little Gobblers Run. Beautiful course & race that supports Nature Reserve.

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REDLANDS:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot & Kids' Fun Run. Benefits schools & local charities.

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RICHMOND:

NOV. 25: Nitro Turkey Trot & Little Turkeys Run: Point Pinole. Supports the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.

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ROSEVILLE:

NOV. 25: Annual Turkey Trot. Registration is limited for the downtown event, so sign up soon.

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SACRAMENTO:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day 'Run To Feed The Hungry' - "The largest Thanksgiving Day run in the country!"

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SAN BERNARDINO:

NOV. 25: Annual Turkey Trot: Airport. 10K, 5K & finishers' medals for all.

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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!

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SAN FRANCISCO:

NOV. 25: San Francisco Turkey Trot & Kids' Gobbler Chase: Golden Gate Park. "Invigorating fun run or walk in the park--before the parades, football games & feasting commence!"

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NOV. 25: Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary Trot For The Turkeys - Virtual: SF Bay Area. Supports charity that cares for rescued animals.

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SAN JOSE:

NOV. 25-28: Silicon Valley Turkey Trot. Virtual this year, with five charitable beneficiaries.

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SAN MATEO:

NOV. 25: 'Gobble Wobble' Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Pancake Breakfast. "Celebrating friends, family, and community as we ARM up and give thanks!"

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SANTA CRUZ:

NOV. 20: SC Track Club Turkey Trot & Kids' Fun Run. Beautiful course, plus finisher socks for 5K & 10K participants.

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SANTA MONICA:

NOV. 27: Beulah Fund Turkey Trot: Palisades Park. Stunner route & supports seniors or adults with disabilities living at or below poverty line.

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SANTA ROSA:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Tiny Turkey Kids' Run. With costume contest, too.

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day 'Run For Pie' & Kids 'Turkey Chase' - Pumpkin pie for participants!

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SEAL BEACH:

NOV. 20: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Kids' 'Don't Be A Turkey' 1K. Funds holiday meals for families via Grateful Hearts & schools through Project SEEK.

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SIMI VALLEY:

NOV. 25: Thanksgiving Day 5K. Great route with water stations & sunshine.

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SOUTH EL MONTE:

NOV. 20: Annual Turkey Dash & Trot. A community tradition!

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

NOV. 13: Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run. For all ages.

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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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TOLUCA LAKE:

NOV. 21: TLHOA 9th Annual Turkey Trot. "Wobble wobble before you gobble gobble!" 5K Turkey Trot & 1K Fun Run.

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TORRANCE:

NOV. 25: Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Fun Run. Includes post-race raffle & food drive.

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TUSTIN:

NOV. 25: Annual Turkey Trot 5K For OC Rescue Mission. Route includes Orange County Sheriff's 'Peace Officers' Memorial' & Tustin Marine Base with up-close views of the hangars.

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UPLAND:

NOV. 25: Annual Turkey Trot 5K & 1K. Supports Upland High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Team.

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VENTURA:

NOV. 25: Annual Turkey Trot - 5K & Kids' 1K. Participants asked to donate non-perishable food to Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Food Drive.

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WALNUT CREEK:

NOV. 25: Forma Gym Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Run virtually, or meet up on Thanksgiving at Las Lomas High School for fitness classes & obstacle course.

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