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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
17801 Lake Perris, Perris CA
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
47–71°F · low rain risk
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2025
49–60°F
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2024
46–77°F
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2023
48–72°F
dry
2022
37–71°F
dry
2021
52–80°F
dry
2020
54–80°F
dry
2019
49–58°F
dry
2018
42–68°F
dry
2017
55–88°F
dry
2016
52–58°F
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About this race
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
🏃♂️ 5K • 10K • Kids 1-Mile Race
Join us for an exciting Thanksgiving running tradition 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.
Enjoy a fast, scenic, and traffic-free course while celebrating health, community, and the spirit of Thanksgiving.
Event details and schedule
🦃 13th Annual MVRRC Turkey Run 📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Lake Perris Dam – Fisherman Lot Entrance
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)! We have races for the entire family, from our little toddlers all the way up to the 5K and 10K.
📅 Event Overview
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Lake Perris Dam – Fisherman Lot Entrance
Participant Arrival: 7:30 AM
Parking: Fisherman Lot & Lot 1
📝 Registration
Online Registration
Registration closes: Friday, November 20, 2026
Race Day Registration
📍 Lake Perris Dam – Fisherman Lot
🕢 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
👥 Participant Divisions
👶 Toddler 50 Meter Dash
Toddlers – FREE
🏃 200 Meter Race
Ages 4–5 – $5
🏃 400 Meter Race
Ages 6–7 – $5
🏃 Kids 1-Mile Race
Ages 8–12 – $5
🏃♂️ 5K & 10K
Men's Open – Ages 12 & Up
Women's Open – Ages 12 & Up
⏰ Race Day Schedule
🕢 7:30 AM – Participant Arrival, Packet Pick-Up & Check-In
👶 8:00 AM – Toddler 50 Meter Dash
🏃 8:05 AM – 200 Meter Race – Ages 4–5
🏃 8:10 AM – 400 Meter Race – Ages 6–7
🏃 8:15 AM – Kids 1-Mile Race – Ages 8–12
🏃♂️ 8:30 AM – 5K & 10K Race Start
🏆 9:30 AM – Awards Ceremony
💲 Entry Fees
👶 Toddler 50 Meter Dash – FREE
🏃 200 Meter – $5
🏃 400 Meter – $5
🏃 Kids 1-Mile – $5
🏃 5K – $20
🏃 10K – $25
Payment may be made online or on race day during registration.
🚗 Parking Information
Lake Perris entrance fee: $10 per vehicle (paid at the gate).
Parking is available at:
• Fisherman Lot
• Lot 1
Please arrive early to allow enough time for parking, registration, packet pick-up, and check-in.
🏅 Awards
🏃 5K
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Male Overall
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Female Overall
🏃 10K
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Male Overall
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Female Overall
🏃 Kids 1-Mile – Ages 8–12
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Boys
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Girls
🏃 400 Meter – Ages 6–7
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Boys
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Girls
🏃 200 Meter – Ages 4–5
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Boys
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Girls
👶 Toddler 50 Meter Dash
🏅 All toddlers receive a finisher medal!
🦃 Special Thanksgiving Turkey Prize
RUN FOR THE TURKEY!
The 1st Place Overall Male and Female winners of both the 5K and 10K will each receive a Thanksgiving turkey courtesy of MVRRC!
🦃 5K Overall Male Winner
🦃 5K Overall Female Winner
🦃 10K Overall Male Winner
🦃 10K Overall Female Winner
4 Thanksgiving Turkeys will be awarded!
📞 Contact Information
Race Director: Henry Roman
Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
📧 [email protected]
Follow Moreno Valley Road Runners Club on social media for race updates and announcements.
🦃 Bring the family, lace up your running shoes, and kick off Thanksgiving week with MVRRC at beautiful Lake Perris!
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