Inland Valley Turkey Trot

🏃‍♂️ Inland Valley Turkey Trot 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!

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: Enjoy a scenic short distance.
• 5K: A classic distance for all runners.
• 10-K: Test your endurance with a longer challenge.
• Endurance Challenge: Complete all three distances for the ultimate experience.
• Kids Fun Run: 300 Meter Dash for younger participants.

🎽 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: Accurate timing for all participants.
• Free Race Photos: Capture your race day moments.
• Complimentary Churro: A delicious treat!
• Post Race Snacks and Refreshments: Enjoy refreshments after your race.
• Kids Fun Run Participant Medal and Donut: For 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)

🏆 2Mile, 5K, and 10K 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!

• Overall Awards: The top three overall men and women in each distance will receive a custom race medal and goruncrew prize.
• Complimentary Entry: Overall winners will receive a complimentary entry into next year's turkey trot event!
• Course Records: Set a new course record and win a goruncrew prize!

🔍 Course Records

• 10K: Colby Piehler-Pike - 36:37 (2024)
• 5K: Jared Saunders - 17:27 (2023)
• 2 Mile: Tyler White - 11:50 (2023)

🍽️ Lago Vista Start/Finish Area

• Refreshments: Snacks and refreshments provided by Baron's Market at the Start/Finish area.
• Food for Purchase: Breakfast burritos, coffee, and dessert available from local vendors!
• Kids Fun Run: Each participant will receive a medal and donut.
• Physical Therapy: Our friends from PacificPro Physical Therapy Canyon Hills will be onsite!