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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
6677 Camden Avenue, San Jose CA
5K · 10K
43–60°F · low rain risk
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2025
42–55°F
dry
2024
46–56°F
dry
2023
37–60°F
dry
2022
42–62°F
dry
2021
43–62°F
dry
2020
39–60°F
dry
2019
39–56°F
rain
2018
42–64°F
dry
2017
56–61°F
dry
2016
47–52°F
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About this race
Event Overview
Make room for your Thanksgiving dinner and join us for the Bret Harte Athletics & Booster Club's 2026 Run Turkey Run 5K/10K on Thursday, November 26, 2026! This fun, family-friendly event starts and ends at Leland High School in scenic Almaden Valley, San Jose. Both the 5K and 10K courses are run on level terrain down Camden Avenue and on the paved trails along the Los Alamitos Creek and the open space area. Scroll down for race day schedule and parking information.
Registration Deadline
Register by November 7th to get a free commemorative 2026 Run Turkey Run shirt!
Pricing
- Kids/Seniors Pricing: Varies by registration date
- General Pricing: Varies by registration date
- Free Shirt: Available until November 7th only
- Processing Fees: Not included in the pricing above
| Registration Period | Kids (10 & under)/Seniors (65 & older) | General | Free Shirt? |
| September 15 - October 31 | $35 | $40 | Yes |
| November 1 - November 7 | $45 | $50 | Yes |
| November 8 - November 24 (until 8:00 pm PST) | $45 | $50 | No |
| November 25 - November 26 | $65 | $65 | No |
Please note: A limited supply of shirts will be available for purchase at packet pick-up and race day.
Packet Pick-up & Last Minute Registration
- Pre-Race Packet Pick-up: Tuesday, November 24 from 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Bret Harte Middle School, Staff Dining Room, 7050 Bret Harte Dr., San Jose, CA 95120
- Race Day Packet Pick-up: Thursday, November 26 from 7:00 am - 8:00 am at Leland High School
- Registration Availability: Available at both packet pick-up and race morning, if not sold out.
- Location: Look for signs or volunteers to direct you at 6677 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95120.
Race Day Schedule
SEE YOU THERE - RAIN OR SHINE!!!
- 7:00 am - 8:00 am: Late Registration
- 7:00 am - 8:00 am: Packet Pick-up
- 8:30 am: 10K START
- 8:40 am: 5K START
Parking
Available at Leland High School and along Via Valiente. Please plan your route to Leland to avoid the Camden Ave. road closure. Use the Via Valiente entrance to the Leland parking lot as all Camden Ave. entrances will be closed due to the road closure. Please visit the FAQs for more info on parking directions.
For more details and to register, visit the official race page.
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