RUN FOR PIE 2026 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:35 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Soquel, California
- Entry fee
- From $8 · goes up to $12 on Nov 23, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Mile Kids Race | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:35 AM | $8 | – |
| Run For Pie 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:05 AM | $45 | – |
| Pie Mile / Relay | Relay | Nov 26, 202610:15 PM | $10$12 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Relay fee goes up to $12 on Nov 23, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1/2 Mile Kids Race: $8 until Nov 24, then $8 until Nov 27.
- Run For Pie 5k: $45 until Oct 30, then $30 until Nov 2, then $45 until Nov 24, then $55 until Nov 26.
- Pie Mile / Relay: $10 until Nov 23, then $12 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in California runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 623 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the 1/2 Mile Kids Race starts at 8:35 AM. The start sits about 640 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
401 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2022 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for RUN FOR PIE 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at RUN FOR PIE 2026?
In 2022, the fastest tenth finished in 23:50 or better, the top quarter in 27:34, and half the field in 33:05; the last tenth came in after 53:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:08 | 20:54 |
| 20-29 | 26:45 | 19:59 |
| 30-39 | 25:12 | 19:45 |
| 40-49 | 27:07 | 21:20 |
| 50-59 | 29:21 | 22:19 |
| 60-69 | 32:46 | 23:17 |
| 70+ | 47:23 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2022 5K field finished under 27:34, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 401 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 640 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is RUN FOR PIE 2026?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:35 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $8 before processing fees, and rises to $12 on Nov 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids, Relay.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2022, 485 runners finished the Run For Pie 2022; the median finish was 33:05 and the winner ran 16:53.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2022 5K field finished under 27:34, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 401 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073.
From the organizers
NOVEMBER 26th, 2026
Sponsored by: Brooks Running & Beckmann's
Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for our 13th annual Thanksgiving Day race! Run For Pie has become one of Santa Cruz County's favorite holiday traditions. Bring the whole family (or your pet turkey) out to run or walk a 5K. Run for Pie also includes a 1/2 mile Turkey Chase Race for kids. All participants get a slice of pumpkin pie at the finish. This event will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Soquel High School Track Team. With the high demand for this race every year, we have decided to cap registrations, so be sure to register your friends and family before our race sells out!