Running of the Turkeys 10K Trail Run
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Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run
An in-person trail run takes place at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park in San Diego on November 26, 2026. Virtual participation is available with a later submission window through November 30, 2026. The in-person event is untimed and does not charge a registration fee.
Distances
- 10K trail run (runners only, time cutoff)
- 5K trail run (runners or walkers)
- Virtual 5K
- Virtual 10K
The course uses rolling hills and wide dirt trails and features a waterfall view at the halfway point. Check in at Torrey Hills Park is scheduled from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM, followed by a pre-race briefing and a short walk of about 0.5 mile to the start and finish area. The event is cupless, so participants are asked to bring their own water bottle or hydration pack.
Registration opens October 12, 2026. In-person registration closes November 26, 2026; virtual registration stays open until November 30, 2026. There is no official entry fee, and the organizer requests a minimum $20 per person donation to Operation Rebound, a division of the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Virtual participants are asked to share photos using the hashtags #gutcheckfitness and #runningoftheturkeys. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
