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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
17801 Lake Perris Perris, CA 92571, Perris CA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
47–71°F · low rain risk
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49–60°F
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46–77°F
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48–72°F
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37–71°F
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52–80°F
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54–80°F
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49–58°F
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42–68°F
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55–88°F
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52–58°F
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About this race
🦃 13th Annual Turkey Run 2026
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
🏃♂️ 5K • 10K • Kids Championship Races
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam Area
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
What
Join us for one of Southern California's favorite Thanksgiving running traditions at beautiful Lake Perris Dam.
Whether you're a competitive runner, casual jogger, walker, or participating with family and friends, this event is designed for all fitness levels.
✅ Fast & Scenic Course
✅ Professional Live Chip Timing
✅ Finisher Medals for All Participants
✅ Walkers, Joggers, and Competitive Runners Welcome
✅ Family-Friendly Event
Where
Experience a scenic and historic racecourse along the beautiful Lake Perris Dam.
Participants will enjoy breathtaking lake views, cool morning temperatures, and a fast, flat course with no vehicle traffic.
Course Features
• Starts and finishes at the Dam Area
• Flat and fast course
• Closed to vehicle traffic
• Ideal for beginners, youth runners, walkers, and competitive athletes
When
Race Day Schedule
🕢 Packet Pick-Up & Registration Opens – 7:30 AM
👶 Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & under – 50 Meters) – 8:00 AM
🏃 Ages 4–5 Race (200 Meters) – 8:05 AM
🏃 Ages 6–7 Race (300 Meters) – 8:10 AM
🏃♂️ Ages 8–12 Championship Mile – 8:15 AM
🏃♂️ 5K & 10K Race Start – 8:30 AM
Kids Championship Races
👶 Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & under)
Distance: 50 Meters
Entry Fee: FREE
Participation Ribbon for all finishers
🏃 Ages 4–5
Distance: 200 Meters
Entry Fee: $5
Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls
🏃 Ages 6–7
Distance: 400 Meters
Entry Fee: $5
Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls
🏃♂️ Ages 8–12 Championship Mile
Distance: 1 Mile
Entry Fee: $5
Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls
🦃 Turkey Run Mile Challenge
5K & 10K Awards
5K Overall Awards
🥇 1st Place Male & Female
🥈 2nd Place Male & Female
🥉 3rd Place Male & Female
10K Overall Awards
🥇 1st Place Male & Female
🥈 2nd Place Male & Female
🥉 3rd Place Male & Female
Participant Giveaways
🏅 Finisher Medal for All Participants
👕 First 50 Registered Participants Receive an Official Event T-Shirt
Registration Fees
Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & under – 50 Meters)
FREE
Ages 4–5 Race (200 Meters)
$5
Ages 6–7 Race (400 Meters)
$5
Ages 8–12 Championship Mile
$5
5K Race
$20
10K Race
$25
Race Day Registration
✅ Race Day Registration May Be Available
🚗 Parking Information
Please arrive early. Parking at the Dam Area is limited and fills quickly.
If the Dam parking lot reaches capacity, participants must park in the designated overflow parking areas within Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
⚠️ Do NOT Park along the roadside or in unauthorized areas. California State Park Rangers actively patrol the area and may issue parking citations or arrange for vehicles to be towed.
🚶 Overflow parking is approximately a 0.5-mile walk to the race start/finish area.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area charges a vehicle entrance fee payable at the gate.
📞 Contact Information
Henry Roman
Race Director
Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
Presented By
Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
"Run, Give Thanks, and Celebrate Community." 🦃🏃♂️🏃♀️
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