Last Call for Turkey Trots / Deals & Discounts / Parkrun Returns

Hello, 

I hope you’re doing well and welcome to the newest edition of the SF Runs newsletter! This issue includes a roundup of local Turkey Trots, 2026 race discounts, and news on the return of parkrun to San Francisco!

As a reminder, the SF Runs website (sfruns.com) is updated on a regular basis and provides quick access to SF Bay Area running clubs, races, maps, and much more.

If you have any feedback or partnership inquiries you can contact me at [email protected]. Thanks and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Best,
Leonard
Founder, SF Runs
RRCA Certified Running Coach
RRCA Certified Race Director

Table of Contents

• Last Call for Turkey Trots!

• Group Run Interest Form

• Parkrun Returns to SF

• 2026 Race Discounts

• Holiday Deals for Runners

• Seen on the Run

Last Call for Turkey Trots!

Thanksgiving has become the most popular running day of the year! Below is a listing of local Turkey Trots and group runs taking place on Thanksgiving.

• Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot - San Jose

• ARM Gobble Wobble - San Mateo (Sold out)

• Bank of Marin Turkey Trot - Novato

• Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot - Benicia

• Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot - San Ramon

• Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools - Brentwood

• Concord California Turkey Trot - Concord

• Napa Valley Turkey Chase - Napa

• Nitro Turkey - San Pablo

• Noe Valley Run Club Turkey Trot (untimed) - SF

• Oakland Turkey Trot - Oakland (Save 10% with code SFRUNS10)

• Run Turkey Run - San Jose

• San Francisco Turkey Trot - SF (Sold out)

• Santa Rosa Turkey Trot - Santa Rosa

• Sausalito 5K Free Turkey Trot - Sausalito

• Solano Turkey Trot - Fairfield

• Spartan Turkey Trot - Mountain View

• St. Ignatius’ Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot (Lake Merced) - SF

• Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, Potluck, and Food Drive (Midnight Runners) - SF

• Tri Valley Turkey Burn - Pleasanton

• Walnut Creek Turkey Trot - Walnut Creek

• Zoom Turkey Trot - San Jose

Group Run Interest Form & Survey

Are you interested in group runs, social events, or training programs? SF Runs wants to hear from you! SF Runs has hosted more than 200 group runs in its history and is evaluating ideas for 2026 activities and services.

This one-page survey is your chance to share your feedback and ideas for group runs and other programs!

Parkrun Returns to San Francisco on November 29

parkrun, a global series of free weekly 5K community runs, officially returns to San Francisco!

Starting on Saturday, November 29, a new parkrun will be held at Sunset Dunes, located on San Francisco’s western shoreline. This new parkrun builds on the legacy of the popular parkrun that was held at Crissy Field for more than 5 years.

To get all the details about the new Sunset Dunes parkrun click here.

2026 Race Discounts

Below are discounts for the 2026 edition of some of the most popular Bay Area races. For new discounts throughout the year, visit SF Runs.

San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

• Event date: February 1, 2026

• Discount code: SFRUN

• Discount amount: 10%

• Race info and registration

Napa Valley Marathon & Half-Marathon

• Event date: March 1, 2026

• Discount code: SFRUN

• Discount amount: 10%

• Race info and registration

Santa Rosa Marathon / Half / 10K / 5K

• Event date: August 22 - 23, 2026

• Discount code: 25BF20 (code expires 11/30)

• Discount amount: 20%

• Race info and registration

Holiday Deals for Runners

There are many deals for runners this time of year. Below are some of these deals — visit SF Runs for many more!

Sports Basement

• Birthday sale is in progress.

• Deals online and in-store.

Clif Bar

• Discount amount: 20%

• Discount code: FAMILY25

• Applies sitewide on clifbar.com

• Expires January 6, 2026

GU Energy

• Discount amount: 25%

• Applies sitewide on guenergy.com

• Discount valid through December 2, 2025

Seen on the Run

SF Runs shares scenes from runs around the Bay Area on IG.