Welcome to the 4th annual
Santa Clarita Thanksgiving Day 5k!
Thursday Nov 26, 2026
Weekend warriors / Beginners / walkers:
Yes, very walker friendly course, mostly flat, plenty of aid stations, and loads of fun! Take your time and enjoy the scenery, all levels of fitness are welcome at our events.
Middle of the pack runners:
Everyone will be asking…. What did you do on your holiday vacation time? Now you can show off your finisher medal and race day t-shirt. This is the race for you and everyone you know.
Elite and Advanced runners:
This e is a great way to test your winter time speed! A perfect way to give yourself a holiday gift (a new PR) that you can cheer about all the way to new years.
Event Schedule
5k - 8:00 am
Starting Line
Heritage Park along the Santa Clarita bike path
24155 Newhall Ranch RD., Santa Clarita, CA 91355
No auto traffic to worry about on this course. Post race street tacos too!
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
Can I pickup on race day? - Yes at the starting line
Race day Parking
27801 Dickason Dr Valencia CA 91355
Awards
Top 3 overall M/F in each race - Special medal
Top 3 each age group medals M/F
Team competition medals - Top 3 teams all distances
- Races always start on time!
- Race distances are measured correctly!
- Race SWAG including custom finishers medal, event day dry-fit shirt, reusable goody bag and MORE!
- Race day packet pick up available! Time saver if you are traveling in from out of town! YEAH!
- Have an emergency? Can't make the event you've paid for? No problem we will reschedule you for any Elite Sports CA event within the next 12 months. WHAT?? YES unheard of!! No more excuses, Register today!
Why are there no disposable cups at the water stations you may ask? Cup-less water station video
- Safety of runners and volunteers: We want to ensure the safety of all runners and volunteers by removing the urge to chase after a wayward cup into traffic.
- Environmentally Sound Practice: In an average year we would have used over 60,000 cups that cannot be recycled. And littering is just not cool.
- Healthier: Our foot pedal unit allows runners to dispense their own water hands free at 10oz per second and away you go.
- We have a great option if you forgot your own cup: You can buy a reusable cup for $3 at packet pickup or race day check-in.
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)