
From the Organizer
2026 ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Pre-registration is now open!
Now in its 13th year, we invite you to join us for the annual Turkey Trot OC 5K on Thanksgiving morning at 8:00 AM. Your participation helps continue the work of ending homelessness, one life at a time.
Lace up your shoes and help give OCRM families a hand-up as they leave homelessness behind.
REGISTRATION
Every participant must be registered to take part in the race.
Exception: Children ages 5 and under, including those in strollers, are welcome to participate and do not need to register. However, T-shirts and medals are only for registered participants while supplies last.
PACKET PICK-UP
Save time and pick up your race packet before race day. Participants may also pick up packets on behalf of other registered runners.
Packet pick-up will take place on:
Packets may also be picked up on race morning from 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM.
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE
This event will take place rain or shine.
AWARDS
Age division awards will be given to the first- and second-place finishers in of each of the following category:
9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Top Finisher prizes will also be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers.
GIVEAWAYS
2026 T-shirts & medals will be distributed to registered participants while supplies last due to limited quantities.
Events
Weather
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
71°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
13%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Ana Fire Stn, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
79,035
as of 2023
Elevation
103 ft
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K
Nov 26, 2026