North County Turkey Trot
About this race
Get ready for the 3rd Annual North County Turkey Trot!
Start your Thanksgiving with a fun, active morning in the community. The 5K race begins at 7:30 AM, followed by the Kids 1K Fun Run at 8:45 AM.
This event is a great way to get moving, connect with neighbors, and kick off your Thanksgiving celebration on the right foot. All proceeds benefit Active Kids Alliance, which provides scholarships to children in need so they can participate in sports. Active Kids Alliance has already supported more than 80 families in need, and with your support, they can continue helping even more.
We look forward to seeing you bright and early on Thanksgiving morning. It’s the best way to start your day!
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Running
North County Turkey Trot 5K
Kids 1K Fun Run
North County Turkey Trot Virtual 5K
The Kids 1K Fun Run is a flat, easy course held at 4S Ranch Sports Park and is a great way for kids to take part in the event. Please email any inquiries.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in San Diego, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 4:43 PM local time (PST) in San Diego on November 26, 2026 — 10h 14m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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