Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K
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About the Race
The Martha’s Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5K is an annual, family friendly run and walk held in Palm Desert, California and this year we are celebrating 20 years of giving back! This beloved Thanksgiving tradition brings more than 5,000 participants, spectators, and volunteers together to raise awareness and critical funds in support of Martha’s Village & Kitchen and our mission to end hunger and homelessness in the Coachella Valley. Race day is a full celebration featuring a live DJ an...
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How hard is the Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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