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Sunday, November 29th, 2026
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine CA
Half · 10K · 15K · 5K
51–70°F · low rain risk
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49–66°F
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51–65°F
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49–76°F
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48–72°F
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42–56°F
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55–62°F
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50–71°F
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47–67°F
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About this race
Race Overview
It's time for our 4th race series! Our Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon run/walk on SUNDAY November 29th, 2026. This is on Sunday after Thanksgiving!
Included in Registration
- Custom finisher medals:
- Drawstring goodie bags:
- Free videos:
- Live results: the moment you finish
- Free photos: found by your bib
- Cinematic race highlight reels:
- Trophies &: achievement badges: as you hit milestones
- Your Ascend Index: ranking across every race
- Ascend Crew: to follow friends &: chase their times
- A Better World Running APP: to keep track of all your races, photos and videos
- Assortment of snacks: samples available
- Friendly atmosphere: a relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
- Affordable cost: fun for the whole family!
- Group discounts: for 5 or more people by emailing us at [email protected] for group registration
Event Details and Schedule
- Date: SUNDAY, November 29th, 2026
- Bib Pick Up: 6:45-7:30 AM
- Start Time: 7:30 AM
- Course Information: This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.
Course Details
- 5k: out and back route - map
- 10k: 2 x 5k loops
- 15k: 3 x 5k loops
- Half Marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi loop - map
Facilities
- Restrooms: Available 200-300m (5 min walk) from the start/finish/check-in area.
- Additional Restroom: About 0.62 miles or 1km from the start/finish at San Marco park.
- Path to Park: Restroom is about 200m or 0.12mi from the shared path where the race is.
Location
Address: Bill Barber Memorial Park, entrance off of Harvard Ave. & Civic Center Plaza.
Check-in, start/finish is near the back corner of the lot, closest to the stadium/softball field 1, right next to the path.
Parking
Free parking in the parking lots at Bill Barber Memorial Park.
This event is a private reservation and is not endorsed or sponsored by the City of Irvine.
More Information
For more details and to register, visit Turkey Trot Registration.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Nov 28 – 30, 2026.
Train with a club
Run clubs near Irvine to train with before race day.
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