Countdown to 2026 Silicon Valley Turkey Trot
Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Morning in Downtown San Jose
5K Run/Walk • 10K Run • Kids Fun Run • Virtual Race
Costume Contest • Fittest Firm Competition • Social Teams
Founded and produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is America's largest Thanksgiving Day race. It allows participants to start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot by celebrating generosity and wellness with thousands of other runners and walkers committed to investing in their community. All event proceeds are donated to four nonprofit beneficiaries: Healthier Kids Foundation, HomeFirst, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County.
This family-focused event welcomes participants of all fitness levels—elite runners, joggers, and walkers—to enjoy the flat and fast course that flows through downtown San Jose's local neighborhoods and businesses.
So kick off the holiday season by joining your Silicon Valley neighbors at San Jose's biggest Thanksgiving Day block party.
Registration opens in August!
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December 13, 2026
Spring 2027
Sponsors
The Silicon Valley Turkey Trot would not be possible without the generous support of our partners.
Our mission is to uplift and improve the quality of life of underserved communities in Silicon Valley through the provision of funding for food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education and other basic necessities of life.
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Beneficiaries
All proceeds from the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot “provide health, hope, and a home” and directly benefit the following charitable organizations.
