Second annual Walk on the Wild Side 5K benefiting the San Diego Zoo

When: 8 a.m., Nov. 17

Where: Starts and finishes at the San Diego Zoo

Info: Call (760) 692-2900 or e-mail info@inmotionevents.com

Web sites: inmotionevents.com or sandiegozoo.org/walk

South Bay Expressway Grand Opening Celebration

When: 8 a.m. Nov. 17

Where: Southbay Expressway Route 125 Birch Road on-ramp at the Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista

Info: Cycle 15 miles, run 5 or 10 miles, walk up to 10 miles. Event is free. One-time event will be followed by a festival at Otay Ranch Town Center.

More info: Call (619) 253-7073

Web site: southbayexpressway.com

“Save a Life San Diego” Community 5K Walk

When: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 18

Where: Balboa Park at corner of Sixth Avene and Laurel Street

Info: Help raise awareness about suicide prevention and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Proceeds benefit three local nonprofit organizations.

Web site: savealifewalk.kintera.org

Pure Fitness Run for the Hungry

When: 7:30 a.m. Nov. 22

Where: Downtown San Diego

Info: 5K or 10K Run/Walk benefiting San Diego Food Bank and Foodmobile

More info: Call (619) 298-7400 or e-mail kathy@kathyloperevents.com

Web site: kathyloperevents.com

O'side Turkey Trot 5K and 1-mile fun run

When: 7:30 a.m. Nov. 22

Where: Oceanside Civic Center to Oceanside Pier

Info: Course runs on beachfront property and proceeds benefit Oceanside public schools. Registration starts at 6 a.m. Open 5K is at 7:15 a.m. Locals-only 5K is at 8 a.m. Kid pier-to-pier race is at 9 a.m.

More info: Call (760) 434-7706 or e-mail info@kinaneevents.com

Web site: kinaneevents.com

SDJA Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk

When: Nov. 22

Where: 11860 Carmel Creek Road

Info: Trail run on cross country course. Bring canned food for donation for “Hand Up” Teen Food Pantry.

More info: Call SDJA Boosters Club at (858) 704-3700

Web sites: active.com or sdja.com

Sixth annual Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk

When: 8 a.m. Nov. 22

Where: Balboa Park

Info: Call (888) 478-6925 or (858) 268-1250.

Web site: thanksgivingrun.org