Events
Kids 1 Mile Run
Place
Bonita, CA US 91902
Description
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.
Goodies
All Runners Receive:
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Custom Race T-Shirt
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Custom Finisher Medal
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FREE Race Photos 📷
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Chip Timing & Live Results ⌚
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Chance to Place in Age Group Awards 🏆
All Dogs/Pets in the Dog Mile will receive a medal for crossing the finish line.
All Kids in the Kids 1 Mile Run will receive a medal.
Race Day Schedule
7:30 AM - Dog Mile
7:45 AM - Kids 1 Mile Run
8:00 AM - 5K/10K
Registration Fees
5K
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Opening - 7/31: $40
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8/1 - 8/31: $45
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9/1 - 9/30: $50
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10/1 - 10/31: $55
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11/1 - 11/21: $60
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11/22 - Race Morning: $65
10K
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Opening - 7/31: $55
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8/1 - 8/31: $60
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9/1 - 9/30: $65
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10/1 - 10/31: $70
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11/1 - 11/21: $75
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11/22 - Race Morning: $80
Dog Mile
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Opening - 8/31: $25
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9/1 - 9/30: $30
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10/1 - 11/21: $35
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11/22 - Race Morning: $40
Kids 1 Mile Run
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Opening - 8/31: $25
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9/1 - 9/30: $30
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10/1 - 11/21: $35
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11/22 - Race Morning: $40
**All registration fees above will have a processing fee added to the transaction at checkout**
Course Info
Dog Mile
The Dog Mile will be the first event, honoring/thanking our present and past pets for being part of our life and family. Runners with your pets, please have a 3-5ft leash. Bring doggy bags and water for you pets. Be mindful of other dogs around.
Kids 1 Mile Run
Kids will be running 15 minutes after the Dog Mile. Parents can run with their kids. All kids will get a finisher medal.
5K
5K runners will do one loop around the course. Those runners/walkers planning to participate with their dog, please be aware of the 10K runners coming around the 2nd loop, stay on the inside of the course. Runners/ walkers with their dog may use the alternate trail course inside the park.
10K
10K runners will two loops around the course. 5K runners might be on the course towards the end of the course. To pass 5K runners/walkers, please do so on the right hand side and around.
Race Contact Info
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