# Father Joe's Villages Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K in Balboa Park

> Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:15 AM – 10:00 AM
- Where: Balboa Park (start at Cabrillo Bridge, festival at Plaza de Panama), 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
- Ages: All ages; kids 5 and under free
- Price: Fun Runner $57.08 incl. fee ($38.72 ages 6–12); 5 & under $0
- Organizer: Father Joe's Villages
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SanDiego/FJV5K
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

San Diego's original Thanksgiving Day turkey trot starts at the Cabrillo Bridge at 7:15 am and loops Balboa Park, with a festival in the Plaza de Panama from 8 to 10 am. Strollers and walkers are welcome in the untimed Fun Runner division; children 5 and under register free and ages 6–12 get a reduced rate. Proceeds fund Father Joe's Villages meal programs.

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