When: November 24, 2011 Thanksgiving Morning
- 6:30am: Registration
- 7:00am: Costume Contest
- 7:45am: Turkey Trot 10K Wheelchair
- 7:50am: Turkey Trot 10K Run
- 8:15am: Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
- 10am: Elite Women's & PA/USATF
- 10:30am: Elite Men's & PA/USATF Men
- 10:50am: Kid's Fun Run
- 11:30am: Awards Ceremony
Where: Downtown San Jose, Guadalupe Park
Race Start
On W. Santa Clara Street, near the Hwy 87 overpass. Please start by lining up at the correct starting time for your distance. Then line up according to your mile pace with faster runners closer to the start line and those with strollers at the end.
Why: In the past 6 years we have donated over $1.5 million to three local charities. This year, our goal is to donate $500,000 to the 3 awesome charities! Plus its a great way to start the day and get ready for a lot of eating at Thanksgiving dinner.
How: Participate by registering, volunteering or donating to the event. If you are registering, remember there are many categories you may qualify for and would be fun for you to possible win a certain category. Check out our timed and non-timed categories for more information.
Who: You! Your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. The more the merrier.
1. FREE self-bike parking.
2. Free parking is available at the HP Pavilion and across the street. Additional parking is available at the lot under Hwy. 87 and public parking garages. Visit www.sjdowntownparking.com for a map of available lots.
2. VTA is using their regular holiday schedule.
3. Caltrain has a special Turkey Trot train whose schedule is below:
Turkey Trot Special
Station Departure
San Francisco 6:07a
Millbrae 6:23a
San Mateo 6:29a
San Carlos 6:35a
Redwood City 6:41a
Menlo Park 6:46a
Palo Alto 6:49a
Mt View 6:57a
Sunnyvale 7:02a
SJ Diridon 7:15a