2026 Silicon Valley Turkey Trot – Thanksgiving Day in San Jose

Start Thanksgiving Day with thousands of runners and walkers at the 2026 Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot in downtown San Jose. The family-friendly event welcomes participants of all fitness levels.

BayLands FrontRunners members regularly participate in the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, making it a familiar Thanksgiving tradition for our club.

Event details

• Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026

• 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run start: 8:30 a.m.

• Kids Fun Run for ages 2–7 starts: 10:15 a.m.

• Start line: W. Santa Clara Street at N. First Street, downtown San Jose

• Race-day activities include a costume contest, festival area, awards ceremony, and Kids Fun Zone

Virtual 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run options are also available for participants who cannot attend in person. Virtual events can be completed from November 26 through December 6.

Event proceeds support Healthier Kids Foundation, HomeFirst, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County.

Race times and registration details may change. Please confirm the latest information with the event organizer before race day.