Thankful Paws Turkey Trot

About the Event

Join us for the first annual Turkey Trot – Thankful Paws 5K/10K Run on Thanksgiving morning at Rohr Park, in the beautiful city of Bonita, located in Chula Vista, CA.

This special day is dedicated to giving thanks to our pets—past and present—for the joy, love, and companionship they've brought into our lives and homes.

Enjoy a scenic course alongside a golf course and vibrant community park—perfect for both serious runners and casual participants. Whether you're chasing a PR on a fast course or simply looking for a joyful way to start your holiday, this event has something for everyone. We’re offering a 5K, 10K, Kids’ Mile, and our always-popular Doggy Mile!

Bring the whole family—including your four-legged friends—and kick off your Thanksgiving with a fun, active, and festive tradition.

All proceeds benefit Kane's Animal Rescue, a local nonprofit dedicated to giving abandoned and at-risk pets a second chance at life. So, while you're breaking a sweat, you're also making a difference.

Come trot with us, give thanks, and support a great cause—because every step helps save a paw.

Proceeds will benefit Kanes K9s & Animal Rescue!

Kanes K9s is a local nonprofit animal rescue organization. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the rescue.

FAQ

Bib Pickup: Registrations submitted on or after Nov. 20th will pick up their bib on race day. If you registered prior to Nov. 20th, bib pickup is available Sunday, Nov. 23rd at Road Runner Sports in Chula Vista from 2pm-6pm (2015 Birch Rd Suite #512, Chula Vista).

Dog Mile: For the dog mile, the dog must cross the finish line ahead of their owner/partner to log a valid race result.

Races Offered

Dog Mile

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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07:30

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$25.00

Kids 1 Mile Run

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:00

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$25.00

10K

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$55.00

5K

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$40.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.7° / 22.5°

wb_sunny 8.1° / 19.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.3 /

water_drop 55.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.7° / 22.5°

wb_sunny 8.1° / 19.4°

air 7.3 km/h

water_drop 55.6%

About Bonita

Bonita is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern San Diego County, California, nestled between the cities of Chula Vista, National City, and San Diego. The population was 12,917 at the 2020 census, up from 12,538 at the 2010 census.