Silicon Valley Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run

About this adventure

Recognized as one of the largest Thanksgiving morning charity races in the United States, the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot draws over 20,000 participants to Downtown San Jose. Starting and finishing at Discovery Meadow and Arena Green next to the Children's Discovery Museum, this signature event offers competitive and recreational 5K and 10K courses, plus age-bracketed Kids Fun Run heats for toddlers through pre-teens (ages 2 to 10). Wide, flat, paved city streets make this course exceptionally welcoming for parents pushing jogging strollers. Kids love the lively costume contest, meeting costumed mascots, and receiving commemorative kid-sized finisher medals. All race proceeds directly benefit Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, HealthTrust, and local children's health charities, having raised over $11 million for local families in need.