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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Lago Vista Sports Park, Menifee CA
10K · 5K
46–70°F · low rain risk
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2025
47–77°F
dry
2024
48–71°F
dry
2023
44–64°F
dry
2022
44–70°F
dry
2021
41–76°F
dry
2020
45–67°F
dry
2019
43–62°F
dry
2018
50–74°F
dry
2017
52–83°F
dry
2016
38–60°F
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About this race
Make Memories & Move Your Feet this Thanksgiving!
Welcome to the 5th Annual Inland Valley Turkey Trot at Lago Vista Sports Park! Bring the whole family out to enjoy flat, fast, and gorgeous courses along Menifee Lakes. From our fun 2-Mile to the 5K,10K, and Endurance Challenge, there’s a pace and place for everyone.
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
Spots are limited across all events—register early to secure your spot!
- 2-Mile:
- 5-K:
- 10-K:
- Endurance Challenge: (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
- Kids Fun Run: (300 Meter Dash)
What’s Included in Registration
- 2026 Commemorative T-Shirt: Unisex/Men's and Women's Styles
- 2026 Finisher's Medal:
- Race Bib: with Chip Timing
- Free Race Photos:
- Complimentary Churro!
- Post Race Snacks and Refreshments:
- Kids Fun Run Participant Medal: and Donut (Kids Ages 2-8 Only)
Race Day Schedule
Race Start begins on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026
- 6:30am: 10K Race
- 6:30am: Endurance Challenge (10K, 5K, 2 Mile)
- 7:45am: 5K Race
- 8:45am: 2 Mile Race
- 9:45am: 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!
NEW: Take On The Endurance Challenge: This year, the Endurance Challenge gets its own official leaderboard! The top Male and Female finishers will earn an exclusive custom award medal.
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! 2026 turkey trot teams will be entered to win a charcuterie board from Boards by Design Charcuterie!
Awards
Custom awards brought to you by goruncrew!
- The 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 new course record: and win a goruncrew prize!
- NEW: The top male and female Endurance Challenge winners will receive a custom race medal!
Course Records
10K
- Colby Piehler-Pike: 36:36 (2025)
- Jessica Clayton: 39:46 (2023)
5K
- Sammy Daniel: 17:17 (2025)
- Emily Kendrick: 18:40 (2025)
2 Mile
- Tyler White: 11:50 (2023)
- Alissa Coffman: 15:09 (2025)
Lago Vista Start/Finish Area
- Refuel at the Finish: Grab complimentary fresh fruit and water from Barons Market right at the Start/Finish line!
- Post-Race Breakfast: Breakfast burritos and desserts by Don Chuy’s Tacos and local brews from The Rush Coffee will be available for purchase onsite!
- Each Kids Fun Run participant: will receive a participant medal and donut.
- Our friends from: PacificPro Physical Therapy Canyon Hills will be onsite!
For more information, visit Inland Valley Turkey Trot.
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