Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
Irvine Valley College

THERE IS AN AWESOME CUSTOM CAST FINISHER MEDAL awaiting ALL you!  Choices of designs when you finish. A great race bib.  And the perfect Turkey designed, fun event shirt. 

7:30 am Turkey Feast Combo 1 Mile and 5k

8:00 am 5k Turkey Trot Race   

9:10 am Kids Gobble Wobble Races Start

(DO NOT MISS THESE START TIMES! Plan to arrive early as it takes time to park.

You MUST pass under the start arch by 8:12 .  

Two New Race Choices!  Choose the best race for you and earn a custom finishers medal and slice of fresh pumpkin pie!
Run fast, jog, trot, walk, or enjoy a nice stroll on this flat scenic course.  A scrumptious SLICE OF PIE awaits you at the finish. Along with So Cal's best custom cast finisher medal, you get an awesome shirt and CHIP TIMED.  Get your friends and family together and kick off the holidays together!   Guaranteed to be a picture perfect way to start celebrating THANKSGIVING DAY!

Run up a mini appetite with our family friendly 1 Mile or kick it up a notch with our 5k.  For those who plan to really indulge your can double down and enter our Turkey Feast Combo and run the 1 Mile and the 5k back to back!  This flat, friendly course is walker friendly and stroller ready.  Come out and see why it's become a holiday tradition for thousands of people !

We'll DECK out your Thanksgiving trimmings with:

*. Awesome Custom Cast Medals.
*. Soft Comfy event shirts for all.
*. Tasty pumpkin pie at the finish.
*. Custom Race bibs.
*  Chip timing by Itz About Time. 
*. Division awards for top three male and female in each age division. 5 year age spans from 10 & under to 80 & over!
*. Trophies for top three overall finishers male and female.
*. Holiday Expo to jump start your shopping.

1 Mile Turkey Dash:  7:30am Start.  This division is a fun run/ walk and non timed event.  This is great start for those who want a shorter distance to keep their whole tribe together.  It’s and out and back course so you’ll see everyone both directions!   If you skip ogot to skip out quick then come on out for this one and earn some fast bling with a fantastic medal for everyone who finishes.  ALL ONE MILERS MUST WEAR ONLY the 1 Mile bib while running the 1 Mile.  DO NOT WEAR the 5K BIB. 

IRVINE/OC 5k Turkey TROT:  8:00am Start.  This is open to all ages and takes place around the perimeter of the college campus.  It's a speedy course that swings by citrus grove tree's and some pumpkin patches!  it starts and finishes in the same spot so you won't miss seeing your friends somewhere along the way!  

Turkey Feast Combo:  7:30am Start.  This is for the those who like extra helpings at Thanksgiving!  We love this challenge!  Each participant will start at 7:30 with the 1 mile race.  You'll need to complete the 1 mile in 30 minutes so you'll have time to line up for your second race, the 5k at 8am.  You’ll receive 1 shirt and two medals if you complete both races!  Rally up!  You may pick up your 1 mile medal after your 5k race so you don't have to run with it!

Gobble Wobble Kids Event:  These kids races offer shorter distances if they don't want to do the 5k.

 9:15 A.M:  Diaper Dash - 50 yards (3 and under)
9:20 A.M:  Tot Trot  - 100 yards (4 to 5 years old)
9:25 A.M: Youth Race -1/4 Mile (6 to 10 years old)
9:28 A.M: Youth Race - Half Mile (11 to 12 years old) 

 Adults, you may run along with your child.

Kid's Gobble Wobble Race Details

All participants receive a race bib, custom cast medal, event t-shirt, and slice of pie!   5k is chip timed and kid's runs are for fun.  We will start lining the kids up at 9:05 per age group.  All the kids races are on a out and back loop and start and end in the same spot.   The course will be closed and lined with volunteers to direct all kids to the turnaround spot. They can turn early if they want with no penalty if they think it's too far.  One adult per child can run with their participant and the parent does not have to register but will not receive the shirt, medal, bib or pie. 

If you have a child that just wants to ride in a stroller with you on the 5k course, they can do so without registering.  They will not receive a medal, bib, shirt or pie but they can share yours! 

Awards

Professional Chip timing and results for all 5k participants. Age Division awards will be given 3 deep in the following age categories: 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, *70-74, *75-79, *80 and over. Yes!  We split the final divisions to celebrate our 70 and over rock star field!  We're happy to celebrate this growing category and look forward to seeing everyone earn their race bling! 

Costume Awards will be given for Best Dressed so come decked out and you may take home a prize! Win as an individual or a group (6 people max)!

Early Packet Pick Up: Optional

Packet Pick up will be held on Wednesday, November 25th from 12 pm to 4pm at Road Runner Sports in Laguna Hills.
24291 Avenida De La Carlota; Suite P-5; Laguna Hills, CA 92653  (plan on this day to being a heavy traffic day, give extra time to arrive)

Pick up your bib and shirt  at packet pick up or on race morning at the race from 6:30am to 7:30am
One person can pick up for others.  No confirmation required.  Just know the last and first name they signed up under. 
Walk up registration accepted at early packet pick and on race day morning.
Shirts and Shirts sizes are not guaranteed for race day late registration.

Race Day Pick Up:

You may pick up your race bib and t-shirt on race day from 6:15 am to 7:30 am. In the quad, in front of the performance arts theater. That's the big two story orange building on the Irvine Valley College campus.

Parking:  Cost is $5.  Entrance is off of Irvine Center and  allowed on Jeffrey .Entrance closed on Irvine Center Drive at 7:55am. It's part of the course).  Only the entrances on Jeffrey stay open during the run . If parking in the solar lot, you will not be able to leave the lot until 9am. You will need to exit off Lasar Way and wait until directed to cross the race course as stragglers will still be coming in.

YOU MUST purchase a  PARKING PASS.  PUT ON YOUR DASH.  THIS CAN BE DONE ONLINE, AT PACKET PICK UP, OR b y buying at the PARKING PASS BOTH at registration on RACE MORNING.  THE CAMPUS PD charge  for every vehicle and look for the passes.  ( This parking fee is required on entering and parking at any local college).

Takes place wind, rain, or shine.

FAQ's
 Are dogs allowed? Due to college's policy, dogs are not allowed on the run course.