Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run

Join Us for the Annual Running of the Turkeys 5K/10K Trail Run!

Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with our annual Running of the Turkeys trail run! Enjoy rolling hills and wide dirt trails, featuring a stunning waterfall view at the halfway point. We can’t think of a better way to burn a few calories before indulging in pumpkin pie. Bring your family and friends and join us for a great time, we can’t wait to see you out there!

Event Details:

• Location: Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park, 4300 Calle Mejillones, San Diego, CA 92130
• Pre-Race Briefing: 7:40 AM (we’ll then walk about ½ mile to the start/finish area)

Race Features:

• NO FRILLS fun run: No timing, no parking fees, no stress.
• Relaxed morning: Enjoy the trails with great people!
• Cupless event: Bring your own water if you’d like hydration on the course.

Entry & Charity Info:

• No official entry fee: We kindly ask for a minimum $20 per person donation.
• Support: Donations support our partner charity, Operation Rebound.
• Organization: A division of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).
• Impact: Helps military, first responders, and veterans with permanent physical injuries get back into sports.

Virtual Participation:

If you can’t attend in person, we’d love to have you participate wherever you are! Just share your run photos using #gutcheckfitness and #runningoftheturkeys to celebrate with our community.

Join Us!

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Happy Thanksgiving and happy trails!