The Animal Run Tofurkey Trot
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Event overview
The Animal Run 5k Tofurkey Trot is a fundraising run/walk and canicross event taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at San Leandro Marina Park (Mallard Picnic Area, Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro). The event benefits Bay Area animal-focused nonprofits; this year the beneficiary is Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary in Vacaville. Race shirts featuring a tofurkey design are offered for this edition.
Details
The event includes both human-only and dog-attached canicross formats. Canicross may be run with one or two dogs, with the runner and dog connected by a bungee or elastic line; the runner uses a waist belt or hip harness and the dog wears a purpose-designed harness. Canicross participants aged 12 and under will receive additional safety instructions.
Distances and categories:
- 5K solo runners and virtual runners
- 5K Canicross and virtual teams
- 1 Mile walkers and dog walkers
- Kids categories for ages 12 and under
The 5K course is described as flat and fast. Solo runners use paved surfaces while canicross runners follow mostly dirt and grass with some road segments. Registration pricing listed before 11/01/25 includes adult and youth entry fees; prices increase after that date. All event proceeds are directed to the named beneficiary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.