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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Palm Desert, California, United States

calendar_today 26 Nov, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $45.00 – $55.00

About the Event

Martha's Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5k is an annual, family-friendly, run/walk fundraiser in Palm Desert, CA. The goal of the 5K is to raise awareness about Martha’s Village & Kitchen’s services and to provide funds to support our mission to end hunger and homelessness in the Coachella Valley. Over 5,000 people attend the event including participants, spectators, and volunteers.

Register yourself as an individual, start a team or join an existing team.
Pick up your essential race gear on the packet pick-up days to be determined.
Watch the KESQ News Channel 3 news team, feature stories about Martha's Village. Segments will be recorded and available for viewing throughout the weekend.
Gather family, friends or create your own team and get ready to run or walk!
Visit our sponsorship page on our website to learn more about the businesses that are supporting our community.
Lastly, don’t forget to post pics and tag @MarthasVilllage or hashtag #MVK5K on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and show your spirit!

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk - Adult

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$55.00

5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration (4-17 years old)

Nov 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$45.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Palm Desert.

thermostat Temperature

13.1° / 24.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.9° / 20.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 22m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

6.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

31.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:18

nightlight Sunset

17:42

About Palm Desert

Learn more about the host city, Palm Desert.

Palm Desert is a city of 53,000 people (2018) in the desert of California between Palm Springs and Indio. It lies in the Coachella Valley at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. The city is home to many golf courses, attractions, luxury hotels and shops, and spas that make the region a famous getaway for much of Southern California.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Linda Blake	F	74	Indio, CA	—

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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

About the Event