Tri-Valley Turkey Burn
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Tri-Valley Turkey Burn : Pleasanton North Rotary
The Tri-Valley Turkey Burn is an annual Thanksgiving morning community running and walking event organized by Pleasanton North Rotary at Ken Mercer Sports Park in Pleasanton, CA on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The event offers both a 5K and a 10K run, walk, and stroll format.
Registration fees are listed by age group: Adults 18+ $25; Youth 10–17 $10; Kids under 10 $5. Registrants may purchase commemorative t-shirts and other event merchandise, and all registrants receive a customizable "I am thankful for..." bib and a finisher medal. Packet pickup is available the day before the event on Wednesday, November 25, and onsite packet pickup is available on race day.
On event mornings there are sponsor booths, free morning coffee, water stations, and post-race snacks. A Bib Design Center will be available so participants can write what they are grateful for. The event also collects non-perishable food donations for the Bay Area Rescue Mission Food Pantry; commonly requested items include cereal, peanut butter, pasta and rice, beans and soups, canned meats, canned vegetables and fruit, sauces and gravy, and hot cocoa, tea, or instant coffee.
Proceeds from registrations, donations, and sponsorships support Pleasanton North Rotary youth programs such as scholarships, leadership training, and youth exchange. The Pleasanton North Rotary Foundation manages donated funds as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
