The city of San Francisco is quiet on Thanksgiving. Museums and attractions are closed. Public transportation runs on a reduced schedule, and businesses are closed for the holiday. However, there is no need for boredom. Join runners and walkers at a joyous Turkey Trot. Go mountain biking with dedicated riders on a long-favorite trail. Indulge yourself in a Thanksgiving meal. Walk it off on the streets of the city by the bay.
Turkey Trail Trot
Stretch your legs in the traditional Turkey Trot 5-mile run in Golden Gate Park. You may also walk the 3-mile Pilgrim Promenade from the same starting point at the polo grounds in the Park. Kids can get in on the act with the 100-meter Gobbler Chase. Many participants dress up in Thanksgiving theme costumes.
Fast Twitch Productions
Attn: Chief Executive Turkey
San Francisco, California
(415) 595-6934
www.turkeytrailtrot.com
Mountain bike the Thanksgiving Appetite Seminar
Celebrate the classic mountain biking experience at the interestingly named Thanksgiving Appetite Seminar. As noted in "Mountain Biking the San Francisco Bay Area: A Guide to the Bay Area's Greatest Off-Road Bicycle Rides", the trail includes a ride down Repack where the first downhill mountain bike race was held. The Thanksgiving ride is not officially organized, but riders gather faithfully at the Java Hut in the small town of Fairfax, California to face the challenge together. Prepare for climbing, fast downhills and picturesque views of San Francisco Bay. Bring along snacks to share and a change of clothes after fording the wet areas near trail's end.
Brunch and a room at the Marines' Memorial Club
Settle in for a holiday hotel stay and Thanksgiving brunch at the Marines' Memorial Club on Union Square. Work-out passes to ClubOne Fitness Center on the first floor give access to fitness equipment, massages and the heated lap pool. Take advantage of low traffic volumes in the city to walk San Francisco's hills and neighborhoods. Climb the stairs of Nob Hill, Russian Hill or Telegraph Hill. Enjoy a full Thanksgiving brunch in the Commandant's Ballroom. Relax amongst the artifacts and books that honor the Marine Corps in a living memorial.
Marines' Memorial Club
609 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 673-6672
www.marineclub.com
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