Welcome to the 5th annual Santa Clarita Thanksgiving Day 5k!
Weekend Warriors / Beginners / walkers: Yes, this is a very walker friendly all flat course!
Middle of the pack runners: Looking for a PR (Personal Record)?? Then this is the race for you! All flat course, 100% bike path on paved roads and loads of fun!
Event Schedule
Race start - 8:00 am
Starting Line
Heritage Park
24155 Newhall Ranch RD., Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Along the Santa Clarita bike path
No auto traffic to worry about on this course
Awards
Top 3 overall M/F in each race - Special medal
Top 3 each age group medals M/F - ALL RACE DISTANCES
Team competition medals - Top 3 teams all distances
Why are there no disposable cups at the water stations you may ask? Cup-less water station video
If I want to call you how do I reach you?
Bill Escobar Race Director 805-258-3779 or bill@elitesportsca.com
If I am not running can I participate by being a volunteer?
Yes! Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed. Please visit the Volunteer Info link on this site to get all the information needed on being a volunteer. Students please bring any volunteer hours verification forms you may have from your school. Contact us at Volunteer@elitesportsca.com
Will there be port-o-potties along the course?
Yes! Porta Potties will be on the course about every 1.5 miles, free standing bathrooms at the park. Porta a potties are usually one per 150 people according to the experts. We always have one unit per 75 people at the start area. Please get it done early to avoid the lines.
Can I walk the course?
Yes! You have 7 hours to finish this race, that’s about 15 minutes plus per mile. Therefore, walkers are welcome, stroller moms, and walking clubs.
I don’t know the course. Should I just follow someone?
No. All athletes should know the course prior to stepping onto the starting line. Please study the race course map on this site, and maybe drive the course if you have time prior to race day.
Is the course accurately measured and marked?
Yes! This will be a certified Boston qualifier course. Feel free to check it out on your own watch if you have time prior to the race. There will be mile markers on the course and volunteers at all major turns and water stations.
What, where, and when is Paket pickup?
Saturday before the race, 10 am - 2 pm
Location: Dr. Thomas Polucki Santa Clarita Chiropractor 25050 Peachland Ave #105 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (661) 753-9340
This is where you pick up your race timing chip, race bib #, and race day t-shirt, ask your pre- race questions, check out the course map. This will be your last chance to register for this race, NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
Finisher Medal
Premium Sublimated Finisher Shirt

Premium Hat
Re-usable Tote Bag
Free plate of street tacos (post- race expo)