Give back, give thanks, give it all you've got for charity. Run, jog, roll, or walk to complete Carmel Valley Athletic Club's Turkey Trot. The whole family will have fun running or walking the beautiful South Bank Trail. 100% of proceeds go to the Monterey Food Bank. This 5K event starts at 9:00 am on Thanksgiving Day. This is a non-competitive fun run. Jogging strollers are welcome.
*Non-refundable, but transferrable.
*Untimed race
EVENT SCHEDULE
November 24 & 25:
T-Shirt Pick-up at CVAC front desk
Tue 11/24 | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 11/25 | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
27300 Rancho San Carlos Rd. Carmel, CA. 93923
November 26 (Race Day):
8:00 am | Coffee and Hot Chocolate are available at South Bank Trail Entrance. Same-day registration through 9:00am (same-day shirts on availability basis, sizes not guaranteed)
8:15 am | Three-Legged Race and more family fun games
8:45 am | Warm-Up & Welcome
9:00 am | 5K Run & Walk Starts
Kids 10 & under are free.
Registration includes a race shirt on a first-come first-serve basis. Sizes are not guaranteed.
Questions? Email Mary@CVAClife.com or 831-624-2737
No refunds will be issued for registration. Race registration is transferrable until November 19, 2026. Race will continue even with rain. All proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Monterey County.
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
51 days remaining
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
51 days remaining
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
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Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
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Learn more about the host city, Carmel.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, commonly known simply as Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, located on the Central Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 3,220, down from 3,722 at the 2010 census. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel is a tourist destination, known for its natural scenery and artistic history.
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