Inland Valley Turkey Trot

🍗 Race Overview

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 Notice

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.

📅 Event Details

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

• 2-Mile: Run or walk a flat and fast course.
• 5K: Perfect for all ages and abilities.
• 10-K: A competitive race experience.
• Endurance Challenge: Complete all three distances.
• Kids Fun Run: 300 Meter Dash for young runners.

🏅 What's Included

• Commemorative T-Shirt: 2025 styles for all.
• Finisher's Medal: Celebrate your achievement.
• Race Bib: Includes chip timing.
• Free Photos: Capture your race day memories.
• Complimentary Churro: Enjoy a tasty treat!
• Post Race Snacks: Refreshments to refuel.
• Kids Medal: Plus a donut for ages 2-8.

⏰ Race Day Schedule

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

• 6:30am: 10K Race begins.
• 6:30am: Endurance Challenge starts.
• 8:00am: 5K Race kicks off.
• 9:00am: 2 Mile Race starts.
• 9:30am: Kids Fun Run begins (Parents can accompany).

🏃‍♂️ 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.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Team Participation

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 Finishers: Custom medals and prizes for men and women.
• Overall Winner: A complimentary entry to next year's event!
• Course Record: Win a goruncrew prize for new records!

📜 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)

🍽️ Start/Finish Area

• Snacks: Provided by Baron’s Market at the Start/Finish area.
• Local Vendors: Breakfast burritos, coffee, and dessert for purchase.
• Kids Fun Run: Participants receive a medal and donut.
• Physical Therapy: Our friends from PacificPro Physical Therapy Canyon Hills will be onsite!