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Zoom Turkey Trot

Name: Zoom Turkey Trot
Start: 2025-11-27
End: 2025-11-27
Location: San Jose

San Jose, United States • 27 Nov 2025

The Zoom Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day running event held at Hellyer County Park in San Jose, California. It offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, and a USATF-certified half marathon, with additional age-specific categories and a free 50-yard dash for kids six and under. The courses are mostly flat and asphalt-paved, with the half marathon including a small portion of single-track trail along the scenic Coyote Creek trail. The event features fully stocked aid stations every 2 to 4 miles, a cupless hydration policy to reduce waste, and awards for overall and age group winners. Participants receive shirts and custom medals, and the race atmosphere is family-friendly and competitive. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California San Jose

Race information

Registration

21 km

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

10 km

10k (12 Yo & Under)

10 km

10k (13 -17 Yo)

5 km

5k (12 Yo & Under)

5 km

5k (13 - 17 Yo)

Kid's Run (6yo & Younger, 50yd Dash) - Free!

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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