Start your Thanksgiving celebrations with a run, then head off to family feasts and football
Two local events are easy to get to and offer various family friendly distances.
Run to Feed the Hungry is in its 32nd year and includes a 10k starting at 8:15am, and a 5k starting at 9:00am. This event is the largest Thanksgiving day run in the US, with 33000 people winding through the streets of East Sacramento.
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/108615/run-to-feed-the-hungry
The Wild Turkey starts at Beals Point in Granite Bay and offers a 10k starting at 9:00am, a 5k at 9:15am, and a kids 1k at 10:15am. This is a trail race with some hills so be prepared. Members will be meeting up with the Beer & River run crew after for mimosas and snacks before heading off to their family events.