Sonora Turkey Trot
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Adventist Health Sonora Fifth Annual Turkey Trot
Adventist Health Sonora’s Diabetes Resource Center presents the Fifth Annual Turkey Trot on November 26, 2026, at Discover Life Seventh-day Adventist Church, 40 North Forest Road, Sonora, CA 95370. The event takes place on Thanksgiving morning as part of Diabetes Awareness Month and is offered free to the community.
The event includes these distances:
- 1 mile fun run
- 5k timed race through historic downtown Sonora
Additional program elements described by the organizer include registration, a warm up led by Adventist Health Fitness Center instructors, costume contest voting, and a presentation of awards. The Turkey Trot also features a costume contest with a prize of a Cover’s Mile-High Apple Pie and a canned food drive to benefit ATCAA Food Bank. The organizer requests non-perishable food donations to support families in the Mother Lode.
The description emphasizes physical activity and health promotion by linking the event to Diabetes Awareness Month and to reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and depression. The event is described as family friendly and community oriented, with activities suited to participants of varied ages and interests. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
