Inland Valley Turkey Trot

🏃‍♂️ Inland Valley Turkey Trot

Join us for the 4th annual Inland Valley Turkey Trot! The race will take place in the City of Menifee from Lago Vista Sports Park. The 2 Mile, 5K, and 10K courses are flat and fast with a downhill start and short uphill to the finish along scenic Menifee Lakes. The course is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages!

⚠️ Important Information

Please be aware that this event is held on an open course, which means the streets will remain open to traffic. All three events will occur on the sidewalks and bicycle paths that run along the course.

Please visit the Inland Valley Turkey Trot event page for race and course info.

📝 Events

All events are capped to a limited field size:

• 2-Mile: Suitable for all ages
• 5K: A popular distance for runners
• 10-K: Aimed at more experienced runners
• Endurance Challenge: Complete all three distances
• Kids Fun Run: 300 Meter Dash for children

🎽 Registration Includes

What':s included in registration:

• 2025 Commemorative T-Shirt: Unisex/Men's and Women's Styles
• 2025 Finisher's Medal: Celebrate your achievement
• Race Bib: With Chip Timing for accurate results
• Free Race Photos: Capture your experience
• Complimentary Churro: Enjoy a sweet treat!
• Post Race Snacks: Refreshments to refuel
• Kids Fun Run Medal: And Donut (Kids Ages 2-8 Only)

⏰ Race Day Schedule

Race Start begins on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025:

• 6:30am: 10K Race
• 6:30am: Endurance Challenge (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
• 8:00am: 5K Race
• 9:00am: 2 Mile Race
• 9:30am: Kids Fun Run (Parents may run/walk alongside their child during the run)

🔥 Endurance Challenge

Craving a Thanksgiving Feast running challenge? Sign up for the Endurance Challenge and complete all three distances for the ultimate Thanksgiving Day challenge! Only 20 spots are available for the Endurance Challenge, so act quickly to secure your spot and get the opportunity to complete all three races!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Run as a Team

Make it a fun Thanksgiving activity for the whole family. Grab your friends and family and sign up as a team! 2025 turkey trot teams will be entered to win a charcuterie board from Boards by Design Charcuterie!

🏆 Awards

Custom awards brought to you by goruncrew!

• Top Three Overall: Men and women in each distance will receive a custom race medal and goruncrew prize.
• Overall Winners: Will receive a complimentary entry into next year':s turkey trot event!
• Set a Course Record: Win a goruncrew prize!

📜 Course Records

10K

• Colby Piehler-Pike - 36:37 (2024)
• Jessica Clayton - 39:46 (2023)

5K

• Jared Saunders - 17:27 (2023)
• Angela Neill - 19:30 (2022)

2 Mile

• Tyler White - 11:50 (2023)
• Gabriela Sevilla - 15:09 (2023)

🍽️ Lago Vista Start/Finish Area

• Snacks and Refreshments: Provided by Baron':s Market at the Start/Finish area.
• Breakfast Options: Burritos, coffee, and dessert will be available for purchase onsite from local vendors!
• Kids Fun Run Participants: Will receive a participant medal and donut.
• Onsite Support: Our friends from PacificPro Physical Therapy Canyon Hills will be onsite!