Family Fun Run
When: Thursday, November 26, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
Where: Main Track
Type: Ticketing
And away YOU go… and Down the Stretch YOU come! Kick-off Thanksgiving Day with the Del Mar Family Mile Fun Run on the famous Del Mar racetrack.
Registration and pre-race activities start at 7 AM and include: games and prizes for kids, face painting, entertainers, holiday arts & crafts. Participants are encouraged to come in costume!
Proceeds benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center and their equestrian therapy program for children and adults with special needs.
Begin from the actual starting gate, make a one-mile lap all the way around and finish in the Winners’ Circle where you will get your picture taken. Del Mar jockeys will be running, jogging and walking right with you!
Tickets
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| Family Fun Run (Ages 16+) Fun Run Entry Racetrack Admission & Tipsheet |
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| Family Fun Run (Ages 4-15) Fun Run Entry Racetrack Admission & Tipsheet |
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Admission included.
Event is all Ages. Children 17 & under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Children 3 & under receive complimentary event entry. A portion of each ticket benefits Helen Woodward Animal Center. Tickets are non-refundable.
 Family Mile Fun Run |
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| Registration & Pre-Race Activities | 7 AM |
| Family Mile Fun Run | 8 AM |
| First Post | 11 AM |
- Fees are for Fun Run participants only. Non-participants may attend.
- Strollers are permitted. Please no dogs at the facility.
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