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Martha's Village & Kitchen 19th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

location_city Palm Desert

location_on California

flag United States

calendar_today 27 Nov, 2025

directions_run Running

language Official Website

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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.

  1. Register yourself as an individual, start a team or join an existing team.
  2. Pick up your essential race gear on the packet pick-up days to be determined.
  3. 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.
  4. Gather family, friends or create your own team and get ready to run or walk!  
  5. Visit our sponsorship page on our website to learn more about the businesses that are supporting our community.
  6. 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

Nov 27, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 14.0° / 23.3°
wb_sunny 10.2° / 19.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 7.3 /
water_drop 24.6%

About Palm Desert

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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.

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

$5 OFF
Promo code RUNGUIDES

Promo codes are collected from publicly available sources and may expire or change at any time.

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