10TH Annual
10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch
10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA, with entry fees from $10 to $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
THANKSGIVING DAY - Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 8:00AM to 10:30AM
10K - 8:00AM | 5K - 8:30AM | Little Gobbler's 1K - 10:00AM
Rancho Mission Viejo’s 10th annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch features a 10K, 5K, and a Little Gobbler’s 1K that takes participants through the beautiful pathways and walkways of the Community of Rancho Mission Viejo.
All proceeds from the run will benefit The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, the entity responsible for education and conservation of the historic land of Rancho Mission Viejo. This run will happen, rain or shine!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laguna Beach, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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126
Days to train
- Race
- 10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch
Nov 26, 2026