The Animal Run 5k Tofurkey Trot

The Animal Run

Online Registration is now open

Welcome to our 2nd annual Run/Walk and Canicross (canine cross-country) Tofurkey Trot.

Our Mission: Animal Run's vegan foot races raise funds for various animal welfare organizations, helping them save the lives of, find homes for, heal and comfort animal residents in need. Animal Run encourages athletes to support vegan businesses that promote human health and a thriving world.

What is Canicross?

Canicross can be run with one or two dogs, always attached to the runner. The runner wears a waist belt or hip harness to minimize stress on the back lumbar area. The dog wears a specifically designed harness for safe and unrestricted joint movement. The two are joined by a bungee cord or elastic line that reduces shock to both human and dog when the dog pulls. If you're new to the sport, here is how to get started. For additional questions, please reach out to Jennifer Tobits, canicross expert at jennifer.tobits@theanimalrun.org.

DATE & LOCATION

* Thursday, Nov 27, 2025

* San Leandro Marina Park

Driving directions to parking lot is

Mallard Picnic Area (13791-14011 Monarch Bay Dr, San Leandro)

* Registration opens at 8am

* Races start at 9am

Early Turkey Registration Pricing (before 9/2/25)

ADULTS

• $25 Solo & virtual runners
• $35 Canicross & virtual teams

KIDS

• $15 Kids 12 and under
• $25 Kids 12 and under Canicross Teams

Note : For 12-years-old or under canicrossers, Jennifer Tobits will contact you with additional safety instructions.

Price increase 09/01/25

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

8:00 Registration opens

8:30 Vegan Coffee & Carbs

8:55 Welcome

9:00 5k Canicrossers start

9:10 5k Solo Runners start

10:00 Awards Ceremony

COURSE DESCRIPTION

5K - Flat and fast with option to run on mostly dirt and grass and some road.

The 2025 TOFURKEY TROT beneficiary

will be announced soon!

OUR ESTEEMED PARTNERS

THE ANIMAL RUN BRANDED

VICTORY SPORTDESIGN PRODUCTS FOR SALE

Please email victor@victorysportdesign.com to coordinate your purchase.

Victory Sportdesign blue Cougar II with Animal Run Logo

7L capacity - 8″x6.5″x9″ (fits within the BEAR III for added modular storage) Designed as a go-anywhere, everyday, sport, home, pet, and travel gear bag.

Victory Sportdesign blue Bear III with Animal Run Logo

14L capacity 6″x8″x16″ Designed as a go-anywhere, everyday, sport, home, pet, and travel gear bag. It's also the perfect Ultra racing and multi-day crew and/or drop bag.