RUN FOR PIE 2026

RUN FOR PIE 2026

Event Date

• Date: November 26th, 2026
• Location: 401 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA
• URL: Register Here

Race Description

• Tradition: Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for our 13th annual Thanksgiving Day race!
• Activities: Run For Pie has become one of Santa Cruz County's favorite holiday traditions.
• Family Friendly: Bring the whole family (or your pet turkey) out to run or walk a 5K.
• Kid's Race: Run for Pie also includes a 1/2 mile Turkey Chase Race for kids. All participants get a slice of pumpkin pie at the finish.

Charity Details

• Beneficiaries: This event will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Soquel High School Track Team.
• Meal Donation: We are hoping to donate over 12,000 meals this year!
• Proceeds: All proceeds from the kids 1/2 mile will go to Second Harvest Food Bank.

Registration Information

• Registration Note: We have decided to cap registrations, so be sure to register your friends and family before our race sells out!
• Relay Registration: The relay will consist of 4 individuals and each individual will need to register.
• Team Tracking: When you are registering, place your first name and next to your last name place your team name.

Race Start Times

• Kids 1/2 Mile: 8:35 am
• 5k Start Time: 9:05 am
• Pie Mile Relay Start Time: 10:15 am

Pricing Update

• Price Transparency: Due to the new California Price Transparency Act, we must show the price with processing fees added.
• Displayed Price: The price displayed is $45 + processing fee.
• Contact: If you have any questions, reach out to the race director at amber.melville@fleetfeet.com.

Race Shirt Details

• T-Shirt Purchase: You can purchase a t-shirt during registration for $5.

Volunteer Information

• Get Involved: Want to be part of the Thanksgiving morning fun? Join our amazing Run For Pie volunteer team!
• Volunteer Tasks: From cheering on runners to serving up slices of pie at the finish line, our volunteers make this community tradition possible.
• Form Availability: Volunteer Form Coming Soon!

Contact Information

• Questions: If you have any questions regarding the 13th Annual Run For Pie race, please reach out to the Race Director, Amber Melville.
• Email: amber.melville@fleetfeet.com.