Inland Valley Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 6:30AM PST
- Location Menifee, California
- Price Free - $69.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the 4th annual Inland Valley Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the beautiful City of Menifee, Riverside! This exciting event, starting at Lago Vista Sports Park, features a range of distances including a 2 Mile, 5K, and 10K, all designed for runners and walkers of all ages. With flat and fast courses that boast a downhill start and a scenic route along Menifee Lakes, it’s the perfect way to gather family and friends for a fun-filled morning of fitness before the big feast.
Participants can also take on the Endurance Challenge, completing all three distances for the ultimate test of stamina, but hurry—only 20 spots are available! The event kicks off bright and early, with the 10K and Endurance Challenge starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:00 AM, the 2 Mile at 9:00 AM, and the Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM. Each registration includes a commemorative T-shirt, finisher's medal, race bib with chip timing, and even a complimentary churro! Plus, enjoy post-race snacks
Participants can also take on the Endurance Challenge, completing all three distances for the ultimate test of stamina, but hurry—only 20 spots are available! The event kicks off bright and early, with the 10K and Endurance Challenge starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:00 AM, the 2 Mile at 9:00 AM, and the Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM. Each registration includes a commemorative T-shirt, finisher's medal, race bib with chip timing, and even a complimentary churro! Plus, enjoy post-race snacks
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 4th annual Inland Valley Turkey Trot! The race will take place in the City of Menifee from Lago Vista Sports Park. The 2 Mile, 5K, and 10K courses are flat and fast with a downhill start and short uphill to the finish along scenic Menifee Lakes. The course is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages!
**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS EVENT IS HELD ON AN OPEN COURSE, WHICH MEANS THE STREETS WILL REMAIN OPEN TO TRAFFIC. ALL THREE EVENTS WILL OCCUR ON THE SIDEWALKS AND BICYCLE PATHS THAT RUN ALONG THE COURSE.**
**Please visit the Inland Valley Turkey Trot [https://goruncrew.com/events/Turkey-Trot] event page for race and course info**
EVENTS
**ALL EVENTS ARE CAPPED TO A LIMITED FIELD SIZE**
* 2-Mile
* 5-K
* 10-K
* Endurance Challenge (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
* Kids Fun Run (300 Meter Dash)
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION:
* 2025 Commemorative T-Shirt - Unisex/Men's and Women's Styles
* 2025 Finisher's Medal
* Race Bib with Chip Timing
* Free Race Photos
* Complimentary Churro!
* Post Race Snacks and Refreshments
* Kids Fun Run Participant Medal and Donut (KIDS AGES 2-8 ONLY)
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Race Start begins on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025
* 6:30am - 10K Race
* 6:30am - Endurance Challenge (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
* 8:00am - 5K Race
* 9:00am - 2 Mile Race
* 9:30am - Kids Fun Run (Parents may run/walk alongside their child during the run)
2MILE, 5K, AND 10K ENDURANCE CHALLENGE!
Craving a Thanksgiving Feast running challenge? Sign up for the Endurance Challenge and complete all three distances for the ultimate Thanksgiving Day challenge!
Only 20 spots are available for the Endurance Challenge, so act quickly to secure your spot and get the opportunity to complete all three races!
RUN AS A TEAM!
Make it a fun Thanksgiving activity for the whole family. Grab your friends and family and sign up as a team! 2025 turkey trot teams will be entered to win a charcuterie board from Boards by Design Charcuterie!
AWARDS
Custom awards brought to you by GORUNCREW!
* The top three overall men and women in each distance will receive a custom race medal and goruncrew prize.
* Overall winners will receive a complimentary entry into next year's turkey trot event!
* Set a new course record and win a goruncrew prize!
COURSE RECORDS
10K
* Colby Piehler-Pike - 36:37 (2024)
* Jessica Clayton - 39:46 (2023)
5K
* Jared Saunders - 17:27 (2023)
* Angela Neill - 19:30 (2022)
2 MILE
* Tyler White - 11:50 (2023)
* Gabriela Sevilla - 15:09 (2023)
LAGO VISTA START/FINISH AREA
* Snacks and refreshments provided by Baron's Market at the Start/Finish area.
* Breakfast burritos, coffee and dessert will be available for purchase onsite from local vendors!
* Each Kids Fun Run participant will receive a participant medal and donut.
* Our friends from PacificPro Physical Therapy Canyon Hills will be onsite!
**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS EVENT IS HELD ON AN OPEN COURSE, WHICH MEANS THE STREETS WILL REMAIN OPEN TO TRAFFIC. ALL THREE EVENTS WILL OCCUR ON THE SIDEWALKS AND BICYCLE PATHS THAT RUN ALONG THE COURSE.**
**Please visit the Inland Valley Turkey Trot [https://goruncrew.com/events/Turkey-Trot] event page for race and course info**
EVENTS
**ALL EVENTS ARE CAPPED TO A LIMITED FIELD SIZE**
* 2-Mile
* 5-K
* 10-K
* Endurance Challenge (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
* Kids Fun Run (300 Meter Dash)
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION:
* 2025 Commemorative T-Shirt - Unisex/Men's and Women's Styles
* 2025 Finisher's Medal
* Race Bib with Chip Timing
* Free Race Photos
* Complimentary Churro!
* Post Race Snacks and Refreshments
* Kids Fun Run Participant Medal and Donut (KIDS AGES 2-8 ONLY)
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Race Start begins on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025
* 6:30am - 10K Race
* 6:30am - Endurance Challenge (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
* 8:00am - 5K Race
* 9:00am - 2 Mile Race
* 9:30am - Kids Fun Run (Parents may run/walk alongside their child during the run)
2MILE, 5K, AND 10K ENDURANCE CHALLENGE!
Craving a Thanksgiving Feast running challenge? Sign up for the Endurance Challenge and complete all three distances for the ultimate Thanksgiving Day challenge!
Only 20 spots are available for the Endurance Challenge, so act quickly to secure your spot and get the opportunity to complete all three races!
RUN AS A TEAM!
Make it a fun Thanksgiving activity for the whole family. Grab your friends and family and sign up as a team! 2025 turkey trot teams will be entered to win a charcuterie board from Boards by Design Charcuterie!
AWARDS
Custom awards brought to you by GORUNCREW!
* The top three overall men and women in each distance will receive a custom race medal and goruncrew prize.
* Overall winners will receive a complimentary entry into next year's turkey trot event!
* Set a new course record and win a goruncrew prize!
COURSE RECORDS
10K
* Colby Piehler-Pike - 36:37 (2024)
* Jessica Clayton - 39:46 (2023)
5K
* Jared Saunders - 17:27 (2023)
* Angela Neill - 19:30 (2022)
2 MILE
* Tyler White - 11:50 (2023)
* Gabriela Sevilla - 15:09 (2023)
LAGO VISTA START/FINISH AREA
* Snacks and refreshments provided by Baron's Market at the Start/Finish area.
* Breakfast burritos, coffee and dessert will be available for purchase onsite from local vendors!
* Each Kids Fun Run participant will receive a participant medal and donut.
* Our friends from PacificPro Physical Therapy Canyon Hills will be onsite!
Races
-
10K Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (6:30AM PST)
$54.00
-
5K Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM PST)
$46.00
-
2 Mile Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM PST)
$38.00
-
Endurance Challenge
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (6:30AM PST)
$69.00
Craving for a Thanksgiving Feast running challenge? Sign up for the Endurance Challenge and complete all three distances in one day for the ultimate challenge! **Challenge is limited to 20 Participants** -
Kids Fun Run 300 Yard Dash
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM PST)
Free
Kids ages 2 to 8 are welcomed to participate in the Kids Fun Run. This event is FREE and there will be no chip timing, shirts, or medals, but there will be a participation ribbon for all kids attending. Parents are welcomed to run alongside their kids (Parents, please DO NOT register)
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