Thankful Paws Turkey Trot
About this race
Join us for the first annual Turkey Trot – Thankful Paws 5K/10K Run on Thanksgiving morning at Rohr Park, in the beautiful city of Bonita, located in Chula Vista, CA.
This special day is dedicated to giving thanks to our pets—past and present—for the joy, love, and companionship they've brought into our lives and homes.
Enjoy a scenic course alongside a golf course and vibrant community park—perfect for both serious runners and casual participants. Whether you're chasing a PR on a fast course or simply looking for a joyful way to start your holiday, this event has something for everyone. We’re offering a 5K, 10K, Kids’ Mile, and our always-popular Doggy Mile!
Bring the whole family—including your four-legged friends—and kick off your Thanksgiving with a fun, active, and festive tradition.
All proceeds benefit Kane's Animal Rescue, a local nonprofit dedicated to giving abandoned and at-risk pets a second chance at life. So, while you're breaking a sweat, you're also making a difference.
Come trot with us, give thanks, and support a great cause—because every step helps save a paw.
Proceeds will benefit Kanes K9s & Animal Rescue!
Kanes K9s is a local nonprofit animal rescue organization. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the rescue.
FAQ
Bib Pickup: Registrations submitted on or after Nov. 20th will pick up their bib on race day. If you registered prior to Nov. 20th, bib pickup is available Sunday, Nov. 23rd at Road Runner Sports in Chula Vista from 2pm-6pm (2015 Birch Rd Suite #512, Chula Vista).
Dog Mile: For the dog mile, the dog must cross the finish line ahead of their owner/partner to log a valid race result.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
5K runners will do one loop around the course. Those runners/walkers planning to participate with their dog, please be aware of the 10K runners coming around the 2nd loop, stay on the inside of the course. Runners/ walkers with their dog may use the alternate trail course inside the park.
10K
10K runners will two loops around the course. 5K runners might be on the course towards the end of the course. To pass 5K runners/walkers, please do so on the right hand side and around.
Dog Mile
The Dog Mile will be the first event, honoring/thanking our present and past pets for being part of our life and family. Runners with your pets, please have a 3-5ft leash. Bring doggy bags and water for you pets. Be mindful of other dogs around. All Dogs will get a finisher medal. *Dogs must finish ahead of their owner/handler.*
Kids 1 Mile Run
Kids will be running 15 minutes after the Dog Mile. Parents can run with their kids. All kids will get a finisher medal. Kids 12 and under.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bonita, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 4:42 PM local time (PST) in Bonita on November 26, 2026 — 10h 14m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
Reviews
Done this event?
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
Results — Thankful Paws Turkey Trot
Other races near Bonita
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Mob 5K Run Walk For Fun
SD HipHop 5k
2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego
Toddler Tuesday: Turkey Art
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Bonita
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Bonita 5K Races 3 races
- Bonita Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Bonita events
Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.