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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Start Line:, San Jose CA
5K · 10K
46–62°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
41–59°F
dry
2024
46–58°F
dry
2023
39–60°F
dry
2022
44–63°F
dry
2021
44–63°F
dry
2020
39–63°F
dry
2019
42–58°F
rain
2018
45–63°F
dry
2017
59–64°F
rain
2016
48–53°F
rain
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About this race
Founded and produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is America's largest Thanksgiving Day race. It allows participants to start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot by celebrating generosity and wellness with thousands of other runners and walkers committed to investing in their community. All event proceeds are donated to four nonprofit beneficiaries: Healthier Kids Foundation, HomeFirst, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County.
This family-focused event welcomes participants of all fitness levels—elite runners, joggers, and walkers—to enjoy the flat and fast course that flows through downtown San Jose's local neighborhoods and businesses.
So kick off the holiday season by joining your Silicon Valley neighbors at San Jose's biggest Thanksgiving Day block party. Sign up to make the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot your newest Thanksgiving tradition!
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