Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025

San Jose, CA 95113 US

Founded and produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day race in America. It allows participants to start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot by celebrating generosity and wellness with thousands of other runners and walkers committed to investing in their community. All event proceeds are donated to four nonprofit beneficiaries: Healthier Kids Foundation, HomeFirst, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County. This family-focused event welcomes participants of all fitness levels—elite runners, joggers, and walkers—to enjoy the flat and fast course that flows through downtown San Jose's local neighborhoods and businesses. So kick off the holiday season by joining your Silicon Valley neighbors at San Jose's biggest Thanksgiving Day block party. Sign up to make the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot your newest Thanksgiving tradition!

Events

• 5K Run/Walk
• 10K Run
• Kids Fun Run (ages 2-7)
• Virtual 5K
• Virtual 10K
• Virtual Kids Fun Run
• CEO/Executive 5K Gold
• CEO/Executive 5K Silver
• CEO/Executive 5K Bronze
• Turkey Trot 5K AND Santa Run 5K
• Turkey Trot 10K AND Santa Run 5K
• Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run AND Santa Run Kids Reindeer Dash (ages 2-7)
• Turkey Trot Virtual 5K AND Santa Run Virtual 5K
• Turkey Trot Virtual 10K AND Santa Run Virtual 5K
• Turkey Trot Virtual Kids Fun Run AND Santa Run Virtual Kids Reindeer Dash (ages 2-7)

Race Day Timeline

• 7:00 am: Bib/shirt pickup and gear check open
• 7:45 am: Costume Contest judging
• 8:25 am: Elite 5K start
• 8:30 am: 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run start
• 9:00 am: Bib pickup closes
• 9:00 am: Kids Fun Zone opens
• 10:00 am: Awards ceremony
• 10:15 am: Kids Fun Run starts
• 11:00 am: Shirt pickup closes
• 11:00 am: Gear check closes
• 11:30 am: Event conclusion

*Race times subject to change.

Virtual Run Timeline

Begin your run anytime from November 27 through December 6!