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Sunday, November 29th, 2026
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine CA
Half · 10K · 15K · 5K
About this race
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
- FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos
- assortment of snacks, samples
- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
- affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
Included in registration —
- custom finisher medals
- drawstring goodie bags
- free photos
- free videos
- results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event
- assortment of snacks, samples
- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
- affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.
Event details and schedule
SUNDAY, November 29th, 2026
Bib pick up - 6:45-7:30AM
Start - 7:30AM
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.
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
- FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos
- assortment of snacks, samples
- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
- affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
- group discounts for 3 or more people discount auto applied on Race Ascend
Course map: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of out and back loops on the path that will be marked.
* 5k out and back route - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5650923796/
* 10k 2 x 5k loops
* 15k 3 x 5k loops
* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5650926100/
There are park restrooms 200-300m (5 min walk) from the start/finish/check in area. There is another restroom about .62mi or 1km from the start/finish at San Marco park. There is a path from the race route into the park where the bathroom is about 200m or .12mi from the shared path where the race is.
Address -
Bill Barber Memorial Park, entrance off of Harvard Ave. & Civic Center Plaza. Please use google maps link below
Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/3vBnk6ze4Ze5ZzhV8
Check in, start/finish is near back corner of lot, closest to 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 lrvine.
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