Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run

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

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  Check-in: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM  Pre-Race Briefing: 7:35 AM (we’ll then leave the park and walk about ½ mile to the start/finish area) *Be sure to arrive on time or you will miss out on the fun times.

This is a NO FRILLS fun run - no timing, no parking fees, no stress, just a relaxed morning on the trails with great people! Please note this is a cupless event, so bring your own water if you’d like hydration on the course.

Entry & Charity Info: There’s no official entry fee, but we kindly ask for a minimum $20 per person donation to support our partner charity, Operation Rebound, a division of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). This incredible organization helps military, first responders, and veterans with permanent physical injuries get back into sports.

Not in San Diego? Join Us Virtually! 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.

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Trails!