Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K
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25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K
The 25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Balboa Park, San Diego (1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, US). The event supports Father Joe's Villages Food Services Program and is presented by Aya Healthcare.
The event includes multiple participation options: a timed 5K with chip timing and age group awards, an untimed fun run, a virtual at home 5K, and free registration for children five and under. Timed participants receive chip timing, live results, and age group awards; other listed perks for participants include a commemorative race shirt, keepsake finisher medal, and free race photos. The event also features a race day festival with local vendors, characters, live music, and a beverage garden.
Organized as a community fundraising effort called Run for Hope, the event notes that Father Joe's Villages provided nearly 600,000 meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness in 2025. The event materials describe team and fundraising options, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, and packet pick-up and course map information for participants and supporters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
