Race Overview
Founded and produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day race in America. Participants begin their holiday weekend with thousands of other runners and walkers committed to investing in their community. All proceeds are donated to local nonprofit beneficiary organizations: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, Healthier Kids Foundation, 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 the biggest Thanksgiving Day block party in the country. Sign up to make the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot your newest Thanksgiving tradition!
Race Date:
Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025
Start Time:
8:30am
Start Line Location:
Downtown San Jose, W Santa Clara St at N 1st St
San Jose, CA US 95113
Race Day Timeline
RACE DAY TIMELINE
7:00 am: Bib/shirt pickup and gear check open in the festival area
7:45 am: Costume Contest judging at the start line
8:25 am: Elite 5K start
8:30 am: Bib/shirt pickup closes in the festival area
8:30 am: 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run start
9:00 am: Kids Fun Zone opens in Arena Green West
10:00 am: Awards ceremony at festival area stage
10:15 am: Kids Fun Run (ages 2-7) starts in Kids Fun Zone
11:00 am: Gear check closes in festival area
11:30 am: Event conclusion
*Race times subject to change.
VIRTUAL RUN TIMELINE
Begin your run anytime from November 27 through December 3!
You have seven days to complete your 5K/10K run/walk and you can utilize our RaceJoy run tracking app for automatic result upload, or manually upload your results here.
Learn how to use the RaceJoy app here!