Start Thanksgiving Day on the right foot at the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot. Before the big games, the big meal, the parades and the pies, why not get in a little exercise with a few thousand neighbors? It’s an event the whole family will enjoy! Many have made the run or walk a Thanksgiving Day tradition.

You’ll also be giving thanks by helping Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County, Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County and The Health Trust. These charities provide families with their most basic needs for health, hope and a home. The Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, founded and produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, is now in its 11th year with the goal to raise $1 million for 2015 and a history of over $5 million donated to its beneficiaries.

There are several events to choose from within the 5K and 10K runs and walks, along with a Kids Fun Run. Elite runners, joggers and walkers will enjoy the downtown San Jose course, which is flat, fast and flows through downtown neighborhoods and business areas. Learn more or register at svturkeytrot.com. Be sure to enter San Jose State University as your company!