Nov
26
Thursday, November 26, 2026
8:15 AM - 5:00 PM
About this event
Celebrate Thanksgiving morning on foot at the Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K, a beloved San Diego holiday tradition now in its 25th year, held in beautiful Balboa Park. Thousands of runners, walkers, trotters and stroller-pushing families gather to move together before the big meal, with timed-runner, fun-run, kids and virtual options so everyone from serious racers to casual walkers can take part. Proceeds benefit Father Joe's Villages' Food Services Program, which provided nearly 700,000 meals last year to neighbors overcoming homelessness, so every entry helps feed the community. The scenic Balboa Park course winds past the park's iconic architecture and gardens. Registration is required and starts around $41, with prices rising after mid-September, so signing up early saves money. Costumes and turkey hats are strongly encouraged.
Event highlights
- 25th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K
- Scenic Balboa Park course
- Timed, fun-run, kids and virtual divisions
- Benefits Father Joe's Villages meal program
- Family- and stroller-friendly
- Costumes encouraged
Good to know
- Admission note
- Paid registration required; register early for lower price
- Audience
- Runners, walkers and families of all ages
Event information is submitted by organizers and shown as provided. Please confirm details with the organizer before attending, times, prices, and locations can change.
Registration from ~$40.88; price increases after Sept 13
$$$moderate
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Organizer
Father Joe's Villages