Inland Valley Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 26, 2026
6:30 AM PST
Menifee, California
$10.00–$84.00 · 5 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Join the festive celebration at the 5th Annual Inland Valley Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, held at the scenic Lago Vista Sports Park in Menifee, Riverside! This exciting Thanksgiving event invites families and friends to create lasting memories while getting active on the beautiful flat and fast courses along Menifee Lakes. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the fun 2-Mile, a spirited 5K, a challenging 10K, or even take on the ultimate Endurance Challenge, which combines all three distances for those seeking a true test of their Thanksgiving spirit!
With race day kicking off early in the morning, starting with the 10K and Endurance Challenge at 6:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:45 AM and the 2-Mile at 8:45 AM, there’s a perfect pace for everyone. Don't miss the Kids Fun Run, designed for children ages 2-8, at 9:45 AM, where parents can join in the fun alongside their little ones. Each registered participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a delightful churro, along with post-race snacks and
With race day kicking off early in the morning, starting with the 10K and Endurance Challenge at 6:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:45 AM and the 2-Mile at 8:45 AM, there’s a perfect pace for everyone. Don't miss the Kids Fun Run, designed for children ages 2-8, at 9:45 AM, where parents can join in the fun alongside their little ones. Each registered participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a delightful churro, along with post-race snacks and
Races
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Endurance Challenge
Incl. T-Shirt
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**
Register6:30 AM PST
$84.00
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Kids Fun Run 300 Yard Dash
Kids ages 2 to 8 are welcomed to participate in the Kids Fun Run. This event will not be chip timed and no shirts, but there will be a participation bib and medal for all kids attending. Parents are welcomed to run alongside their kids (Parents, please DO NOT register)
Register9:45 AM PST
$10.00
Organiser's description
MAKE MEMORIES & MOVE YOUR FEET THIS THANKSGIVING!
Welcome to the 5th Annual Inland Valley Turkey Trot at Lago Vista Sports Park! Bring the whole family out to enjoy flat, fast, and gorgeous courses along Menifee Lakes. From our fun 2-Mile to the 5K,10K, and Endurance Challenge, theres a pace and place for everyone.
**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
**SPOTS ARE LIMITED ACROSS ALL EVENTSREGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!**
* 2-Mile
* 5-K
* 10-K
* Endurance Challenge (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
* Kids Fun Run (300 Meter Dash)
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION:
* 2026 Commemorative T-Shirt - Unisex/Men's and Women's Styles
* 2026 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 26, 2026
* 6:30am - 10K Race
* 6:30am - Endurance Challenge (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
* 7:45am - 5K Race
* 8:45am - 2 Mile Race
* 9:45am - Kids Fun Run (Parents may run/walk alongside their child during the run)
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!
NEW Take On The Endurance Challenge: This year, the Endurance Challenge gets its own official leaderboard! The top Male and Female finishers will earn an exclusive custom award medal.
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! 2026 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!
* NEW - The top male and female Endurance Challenge winners will receive a custom race medal!
COURSE RECORDS
10K
* Colby Piehler-Pike - 36:36 (2025)
* Jessica Clayton - 39:46 (2023)
5K
* Sammy Daniel - 17:17 (2025)
* Emily Kendrick - 18:40 (2025)
2 MILE
* Tyler White - 11:50 (2023)
* Alissa Coffman - 15:09 (2025)
LAGO VISTA START/FINISH AREA
* Refuel at the Finish: Grab complimentary fresh fruit and water from Barons Market right at the Start/Finish line!
* Post-Race Breakfast: Breakfast burritos and desserts by Don Chuys Tacos and local brews from The Rush Coffee will be available for purchase onsite!
* Each Kids Fun Run participant will receive a participant medal and donut.
* Our friends from PacificPro Physical Therapy Canyon Hills will be onsite!
Welcome to the 5th Annual Inland Valley Turkey Trot at Lago Vista Sports Park! Bring the whole family out to enjoy flat, fast, and gorgeous courses along Menifee Lakes. From our fun 2-Mile to the 5K,10K, and Endurance Challenge, theres a pace and place for everyone.
**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
**SPOTS ARE LIMITED ACROSS ALL EVENTSREGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!**
* 2-Mile
* 5-K
* 10-K
* Endurance Challenge (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
* Kids Fun Run (300 Meter Dash)
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION:
* 2026 Commemorative T-Shirt - Unisex/Men's and Women's Styles
* 2026 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 26, 2026
* 6:30am - 10K Race
* 6:30am - Endurance Challenge (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
* 7:45am - 5K Race
* 8:45am - 2 Mile Race
* 9:45am - Kids Fun Run (Parents may run/walk alongside their child during the run)
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!
NEW Take On The Endurance Challenge: This year, the Endurance Challenge gets its own official leaderboard! The top Male and Female finishers will earn an exclusive custom award medal.
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! 2026 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!
* NEW - The top male and female Endurance Challenge winners will receive a custom race medal!
COURSE RECORDS
10K
* Colby Piehler-Pike - 36:36 (2025)
* Jessica Clayton - 39:46 (2023)
5K
* Sammy Daniel - 17:17 (2025)
* Emily Kendrick - 18:40 (2025)
2 MILE
* Tyler White - 11:50 (2023)
* Alissa Coffman - 15:09 (2025)
LAGO VISTA START/FINISH AREA
* Refuel at the Finish: Grab complimentary fresh fruit and water from Barons Market right at the Start/Finish line!
* Post-Race Breakfast: Breakfast burritos and desserts by Don Chuys Tacos and local brews from The Rush Coffee will be available for purchase onsite!
* Each Kids Fun Run participant will receive a participant medal and donut.
* Our friends from PacificPro Physical Therapy Canyon Hills will be onsite!
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Location
Lago Vista Sports Park, 29100 Holland Rd, Menifee, 92584, CA, United States
Inland Valley Turkey Trot
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