North County Turkey Trot
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North County Turkey Trot
The North County Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving running event held at 4S Ranch Sports Park, 16118 4S Ranch Parkway, San Diego, CA. The event includes timed road races and a dedicated kids fun run on Thanksgiving Day.
Distances
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids 1K Fun Run
Registration fees increase by date. Typical fee ranges listed are: 5K approximately $40 to $60 plus fees, 10K approximately $50 to $70 plus fees, a Kids 1K for about $25 plus fees, and a 5K virtual option for $50.
Participants receive a souvenir Turkey Trot t-shirt, a participant medal, and a swag bag. The event features a raffle, age division awards for male and female runners in divisions from 8 to 80+, and costume contest awards for the top three winners. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the event at Shay Realtor Hub in the 4S Ranch Village Center.
The event is organized to support youth sports through the Active Kids Alliance and related scholarships. Organizers report having helped more than 115 families across prior events and list community sponsors. Donations and ticket purchases support efforts to increase access to sports for children and to provide scholarship opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
