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Two dogs and their owners getting ready for Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K, a dog-friendly event in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
Photo of a Golden Retriever taking a break at the annual Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K, a pet-friendly event in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
Picture of a group of people dressed as pilgrims and holding their dogs at the pet-friendly Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
A crowd of race participants and dogs walking at the dog-friendly Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
Two dogs and their owners getting ready for Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K, a dog-friendly event in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
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Photo of a Golden Retriever taking a break at the annual Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K, a pet-friendly event in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
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Picture of a group of people dressed as pilgrims and holding their dogs at the pet-friendly Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
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A crowd of race participants and dogs walking at the dog-friendly Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
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Two dogs and their owners getting ready for Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K, a dog-friendly event in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
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Photo of a Golden Retriever taking a break at the annual Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K, a pet-friendly event in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
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Picture of a group of people dressed as pilgrims and holding their dogs at the pet-friendly Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
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A crowd of race participants and dogs walking at the dog-friendly Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K in San Diego, CA. Photo by @FatherJoesVillages.
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Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Mark your calendars for Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Turkey Trot! This dog-friendly event will be held from 7:15 AM until close on November 26, 2026 at Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. Admission is varied based on registration, starting at $47. The event benefits Father Joe's Villages' Food Services Program. Visit Website

Or call (619) 446-2133 or email emily.davis@neighbor.org for more information.

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Bring Fido along to San Diego's original and longest-standing Thanksgiving Day event! Proceeds help provide life-changing meals to feed hungry neighbors in need through Father Joe's Villages' Food Services Program. Registration includes race admission, a race shirt, a bib number and a participation medal. Treats and dog bandannas are available for sale on site. Participants with pups are asked to register for the Fun Runner race, in order to ensure the safety of timed runners.

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