Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K
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Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K : 24th Annual
This event takes place in Balboa Park at 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 on November 26, 2026. It is presented as the 24th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K and is described as San Diego’s original and longest-standing Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot.
There are three participation options: a competitive, chip-timed 5K with prizes for top finishers; a relaxed, untimed 5K that allows walking, jogging, strollers, and dogs; and a virtual at-home 5K that includes a race medal but does not include attendance at the in-person event. Registration for these options opens on 08/01/2026 and closes on 09/15/2026. Published registration fees are $50.00 for the timed 5K, $45.00 for the fun run, and $35.00 for the virtual option.
Proceeds support Father Joe’s Villages Food Services Programs, which provide over 900,000 meals annually. The event is framed as a community fundraising activity to support people experiencing homelessness through the organization’s food services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
