# Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K & Family Fun Walk (Balboa Park) > Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Where: Balboa Park (Pan American Plaza & El Prado), 2130 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller and wagon friendly paved route; children under 5 participate free with registered adult - Price: $25 for youth (ages 6–17); $45 for adult 5K registration; free for ages 5 and under; spectator cheering is free - Organizer: Father Joe's Villages - Official page: https://thanksgivingrun.org/register - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/father-joe-s-villages-thanksgiving-day-5k-and-family-fun-walk-balboa-p--listing-4412f6e11828e91f178f2bd9 ## About San Diego's longest-standing Thanksgiving Day charity race welcomes over 7,500 runners, joggers, and strolling families through the heart of historic Balboa Park. The paved, scenic course weaves past the iconic California Tower, under the Prado arches, and alongside lush botanical gardens before returning to Pan American Plaza. Strollers, wagons, and friendly leashed dogs are celebrated in dedicated waves, making it ideal for multi-generational families. The vibrant post-race festival features live music, freshly baked cinnamon rolls, hot coffee and cider, costume contests for the best-dressed turkey families, and hands-on kids' craft zones, with 100% of proceeds providing hot meals and essential shelter services for San Diegans experiencing homelessness. ## Similar picks in San Diego - [Father Joe's Villages Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K in Balboa Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/father-joe-s-villages-run-for-hope-thanksgiving-day-5k-in-balboa-park--listing-7152599bf553c70903b5c066) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:15 AM – 10:00 AM · Balboa Park (start at Cabrillo Bridge, festival at Plaza de Panama) · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. 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