Things to do in Poway, CA on Thanksgiving

Morning group swim through the breakers, held twice a week. Distance varies by skill, and everyone gets a swim buddy.

Family-friendly 5K run and walk for all ages. $55.

A fun, festive, and scenic Turkey Trot along the Dana Point coast to kick off Thanksgiving.

A 10K and 5K run and walk in the San Diego North County area, with a kids 1K fun run and a costume contest. Proceeds benefit Active Kids Alliance, which provides sports scholarships to children and families in need.

A Thanksgiving 5K run, walk or jog through the Rancho San Pasqual community, with a short kids' gobbler run for the youngest runners. Registrants get a medal.

An informal 5K run or walk that starts and ends at the Fleet Feet San Diego store, on sidewalks and stroller-friendly. The first 175 registrants get a limited edition t-shirt.

A no-frills 5K or 10K trail run through rolling hills and wide dirt trails at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park in San Diego, with a waterfall at the halfway point. There is no timing and no parking fee, so bring your own water.

A 5K and 10K at Rohr Park in Bonita that honors the pets who have filled our lives, whether they are still here or remembered. Dogs can join a doggy mile, and a kids' mile is there for younger family members.

An easy two-mile early bird walk around the water features at Borrego Springs Resort, led by ABDNHA volunteers. No charge, maximum 10 participants. The walk is full, with a wait list.

A 10K, 5K and kids' 1K along the pathways of the Rancho Mission Viejo community. All proceeds benefit The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, which handles education and conservation for the historic land.

Life Time's 3rd annual 5K Turkey Trot along the coastline, led by Life Time trainers.

Thanksgiving Morning Yoga at Sunset Cliffs at 1352 Sunset Cliffs Blvd in San Diego, California.

Tai Chi practice in a relaxing environment, taught by Rose Evans.

Chair yoga for adults at the Rancho Santa Fe Library, a branch of the San Diego County Library whose building is owned by the Library Guild of Rancho Santa Fe.