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Our event supports the North County chapter of the San Diego Food Bank.
Thursday November 27th, 2025
San Jose, California
Distance: 10K · 5K
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Start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot at the Applied Materials “Silicon Valley Turkey Trot”. Before the big games, the big meal, the parades and the pies, why not get in a little exercise with a few thousand neighbors? It’s an event the whole family will enjoy! Many have made the “run” or “walk” a Thanksgiving Day tradition.
You’ll also be giving “thanks” by helping Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County,Housing Trust Silicon Valley,Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County and The Health Trust. These charities provide families with their most basic needs for “health, hope, and a home.” The “Silicon Valley Turkey Trot”, founded and produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, is now in its 12th year and the total amount given to charity has exceeded $6.9 million.
There are several events to choose from within the 5K and 10K runs and walks, along with a kids fun run. Elite runners, joggers, and walkers will enjoy the downtown San Jose course, which is flat, fast and flows through downtown neighborhoods and business areas.
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displays approximate race location · San Jose CA 95131
Applied Materials Turkey Trot, Race Date: 2024-11-28, Distance: 10k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 31:39 | Benthan Vu | 21 | san jose |
| 2nd Male | 31:41 | Garrett Patrick | 32 | daly city |
| 3rd Male | 32:36 | Max Corrales | 25 | san jose |
| 4th Male | 33:11 | Joseph Grovers | 29 | sa |
| Female | 34:59 | Joanna Reyes | 32 | santa Carla |
| 2nd Female | 35:03 | Jennifer Bergman | 33 | erie |
| 3rd Female | 36:13 | Kate Grace | 36 | boulder |
| 4th Female | :37:22 | Triya Roy | 22 | curpetino |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
On Thanksgiving morning, 2004, Carl and Leslee Guardino heard a radio report announcing “20,000 people downtown running and walking to benefit the needy” in Sacramento. Carl turned to Leslee and said, “Somebody ought to do a race like that here.” Leslee gave Carl that look that said, “Maybe that somebody should be us.”
Reaching out to Bob Brownstein at Working Partnerships, a think-tank arm of the Central Labor Council, a partnership was formed. Several months later, a major milestone occurred when Joe Pon of Applied Materials successfully championed to the company the idea of Applied serving as the Multi-Year Title Sponsor. With a title sponsor, and then several branded co-sponsors, the Applied Materials “Silicon Valley Turkey Trot “was born.
Three great local charities serving local residents – Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County, Housing Trust Silicon Valley and Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties –were initially selected as multi-year beneficiaries, and a volunteer Executive Steering Committee started planning the first race, set for Thanksgiving Day, 2005.
- Year One Goals: 1,000 participants, supported by 200 volunteers, with a stretch goal to raise $100,000 for charity.
- Year One Results: 1,900 participants supported by 250 volunteers, clearing $132,000 for the three charities.
The event blossomed beyond everyone’s wildest imagination.
- Year Seven Results: 22,124 participants, supported by 1,000 volunteers, clearing $612,000 for charity.
- Year Eight Results: 24,223 participants, supported by 2,000 volunteers, clearing $700,000 (from the race) plus an additional $500,000 from a one time, anonymous donor totaling $1.2 million for charity.
- Year Nine Results: 24,565 participants, supported by 1,800 volunteers. clearing $850,000 for charity.
- Year Ten Results: 26,405 registrants, supported by 2,000 volunteers, clearing $936,000 for charity.
- Year Eleven Results: 24,901 registrants, supported by 2,000 volunteers, clearing $936,000 for charity.
- Year Twelve Results: 24,388 registrants, supported by 2,000 volunteers, clearing $912,000 for charity.
- Total donated: More than $6.9 million.
Turkey Trot Chicago
Thursday November 27th, 2025
Chicago, IL
Distance: 8K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite with Chicago’s longest running Thanksgiving tradition; the Annual Turkey Day Run Chicago. Bring the whole family, come dressed for the part, and join runners, joggers and walkers for some lighthearted fun.
We’re also bringing back the turkey tailgate zone, featuring a variety of games for the whole family, including:
- Turkey bowling
- Football throw
- Cornhole toss
- Costume contest
- And more!
While you’re running your giblets off, you’ll be supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository ensuring no Chicagoan goes hungry this Thanksgiving by bringing two cans of food to either packet pick-up or to the race day.
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Turkey Trot Chicago, Race Date: 2024-11-28, Distance: 8k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 27:43 | Owen Transue | 20 | Durham, NC |
| 2nd Male | 27:56 | Cameron Rieger | 33 | Chicago, IL |
| 3rd Male | 28:26 | Aaron Portman | 24 | Chicago, IL |
| 4th Male | 28:29 | Rylan Shafer | 24 | Chicago, IL |
| Female | 31:49 | Trillium Chang | 29 | Chicago, IL |
| 2nd Female | 32:03 | Brittney Schuler | 39 | Chicago, IL |
| 3rd Female | 31:49 | Josey Mintel | 33 | Chicago, DC |
| 4th Female | 34:33 | Kaitlin Smith | 31 | Chicago, IL |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
About The Course
Flat, Scenic, and the ideal location for a Thanksgiving run.
The Life Time Chicago Turkey Trot 5K & 8K will step off from Fullerton Pkwy and Cannon Dr at 9:00 A.M. in a wave start (Wave details located in the Schedule) Participants will run east on Fullerton Pkwy toward the Lakefront Trail.
After passing under Lake Shore Drive participants will run north along the Lakefront Trail to Recreation Dr. 5K participants will turnaround just south of Addison and Recreation Dr. 8K participants will continue north on the Lakefront Trail and turnaround just south of Montrose Ave.
Southbound runners will use Recreation Drive until merging back onto the Lakefront Trail just south of Addison. Participants will continue to follow the Lakefront Trail south until traversing under Lake Shore Dr at the Barry Bridge. Once through the bridge, they will follow the cinder path into the Finish Line located just south of the Diversey Driving Range parking lot.
Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot
Thursday November 27th, 2025
Charlotte, NC
Distance: 8K · 5K · 1 Mile · 26.2 Yard Tot Trot
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The Charlotte South Park Turkey Trot, one of Charlotte's longest-running events, and one of the largest events in North Carolina. The race has become an Annual Thanksgiving Day Tradition for over 10,000+ participants, representing families and friends across generations. It’s a happy and healthy way to start off one of the best days of the year!
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Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot, Race Date: 2024-11-28, Distance: 8k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 26:11 | Jack Mastandrea | 26 | GREENVILLE |
| 2nd Male | 26:30 | Dylan Lowry | 32 | MATTHEWS |
| 3rd Male | 26:39 | Jackson OHara | 23 | MATTHEWS |
| 4th Male | 26:55 | Drew Marshall | 30 | CHARLOTTE |
| Female | 29:34 | Erin Del Giudice | 31 | CHARLOTTE |
| 2nd Female | 30:04 | Madeline Frank | 28 | TALLAHASSEE |
| 3rd Female | 31:40 | Lauren Strothers | 27 | CHARLOTTE |
| 4th Female | 31:56 | Kayla Brown | 24 | SUWANEE |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 27:49 | Daniel Matena | 41 | CHARLOTTE |
| M 50-59 | 31:58 | Anthony Kwon | 50 | CHARLOTTE |
| M 60-69 | 33:45 | Ted Frank | 60 | CHARLOTTE |
| M 70+ | 41:07 | Bob Nelson | 73 | CHARLOTTE |
| F 40-49 | 34:11 | Anne Fechtel | 43 | CHARLOTTE |
| F 50-59 | 41:15 | Christina MacDonald | 54 | CHARLOTTE |
| F 60-69 | 41:00 | Monica Erb | 64 | CHARLOTTE |
| F 70+ | 50:48 | Judy Osborn | 72 | CHARLOTTE |
Thanks to the ongoing support of our participants and sponsors, we’ve got something for everyone to join in on! And, as always, our commitment to maintaining a first-class event all-around is our highest priority.
Our course starts next to Southpark Mall and finishes in the SouthPark Mall in front of Dicks and beside the Symphony park. Participants will enjoy a safe and scenic run through South Charlotte. For a detailed course map, please visit our website. Water stops will be positioned on the course. Portable restrooms will be stationed at the Start/Finish line area and at the midway point of the 8K.
Berwick Run for the Diamonds
Thursday November 27th, 2025
Berwick, PA
Distance: 9 miles
Offical Race Web Site
Run For The Diamonds 9 mile race takes runners through the town of Berwick, a course which has not been changed since it's inaugural event. The race is over 110 years old.
Berwick Run for The Diamonds is a nine-mile foot race starting and ending on Market Street in downtown Berwick, Pennsylvania. It is held every year on Thanksgiving Day since 1908.
The first race had only 13 participants. The course has remained essentially unchanged since 1908, running up a very challenging hill and through the countryside of Summerhill. No women competed officially until 1972 when two women ran. The one hundredth running of the annual event was held in 2009. It was canceled twice due to World War I in 1918 and 1919.
The race was called the "Berwick Marathon" until the 1970s and 1980s. But since the race is too short to qualify as a marathon, and winners receive diamonds as part of their prize, the name was changed to "Run for the Diamonds".
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Berwick Run for the Diamonds, Race Date: 2024-11-28, Distance: 9 miles
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 45:06 | CASEY ELLIS | 25 | TOWANDA PA |
| 2nd Male | 45:45 | MATT GILLETTE | 33 | ALLENTOWN PA |
| 3rd Male | 46:08 | ALEX PRICE | 31 | BETHLEHEM PA |
| 4th Male | 46:19 | GREGORY JAINDL | 27 | MACUNGIE PA |
| Female | 48:37 | PAIGE WOOD | 28 | FLAGSTAFF AZ |
| 2nd Female | 52:03 | ELLEN FERINGA | 28 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| 3rd Female | 54:09 | LAUREL MOYER | 28 | LOCK HAVEN PA |
| 4th Female | 54:13 | AUTUMN SANDS | 24 | GREENBELT MD |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
In this modern world of professional runners, televised marathons, and hundred-dollar racing shoes, Berwick, Pennsylvania’s Run for the Diamonds has the authenticity of an old boxing gym. A nine-mile race with a grueling two-mile uphill, contested on Thanksgiving since 1908, this is a throwback event that reflects the history of running in America.
Some of the world’s greatest runners have competed at Berwick. Boston legend Johnny Kelley said, “Except for the Boston and Olympic marathons, there is no race that I would rather win than Berwick.”
The first race was contested between the locals over unpaved roads and followed by a “referee” on horseback. The frontrunner in 1909 was a diminutive Hopi named Louis Tewanima, who became the race’s first star. (Although he was captured by the US Cavalry in 1906 and forced to attend Carlisle Indian School, Tewanima went on to win an Olympic silver medal for the United States.)
Berwick also attracted some of Finland’s greatest runners—Hannes Kolehmainen (the first “Flying Finn”) and Ville Ritola (the “Flying Wolf”), both of whom went on to win Olympic gold medals.
Encinitas Turkey Trot
Thursday November 27th, 2025
Encinitas CA
Distance: 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
If you have never walked or run along the Pacific Coast in Encinitas in late November, you are in for the surprise of your life. Early morning offers a beautiful color to the Pacific Ocean. The waves have a special look during this time of the year.
Start your Thanksgiving Holiday fun with friends and family at the Encinitas Turkey Trot 5k & 10k. Our event supports the North County chapter of the San Diego Food Bank
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Encinitas Turkey Trot, Race Date: 2024-11-28, Distance: 10k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 31:34 | Jacob Stanford | 24 | CARLSBAD |
| 2nd Male | 31:50 | Steven Fahy | 28 | DALLAS |
| 3rd Male | 32:52 | James Gosnell | 36 | ENCINITAS |
| 4th Male | 33:12 | Blake Dunkleberger | 28 | ENCINITAS |
| Female | 39:17 | Katrina Haidari | 27 | INDIANAPOLIS |
| 2nd Female | 39:44 | Rebekah Bosler | 29 | CARLSBAD |
| 3rd Female | 40:08 | Elizabeth Curtis | 39 | FALLBROOK |
| 4th Female | 40:10 | Brigitte Doctor | 37 | SAN DIEGO |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 35:22 | Timothy Wheeler | 41 | ENCINITAS |
| M 50-59 | 41:30 | Monty S Yokhana | 51 | |
| M 60-69 | 54:07 | Brooke Anderson | 61 | BONSALL |
| M 70+ | 1:06:01 | Jeff Dasch | 74 | ENCINITASCA |
| F 40-49 | 45:13 | Cameron Biscay | 41 | PALOS VERDES |
| F 50-59 | 45:56 | Catherine Breen | 50 | ENCINITAS |
| F 60-69 | 46:00 | Beata Holkovicova | 60 | SAN DIEGO |
| F 70+ | 1:03:36 | Debbie Beekman | 70 | CARLSBAD |
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Great way to jumpstart Thanksgiving Day! And so close to home! Just walk to start line.