13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 1 Hope Drive, Tustin, CA
- Distance
- 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K
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:
- Monday, November 23 & Tuesday, November 24
- 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- 1 Hope Drive, Tustin
Packets may also be picked up on race morning from 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM.
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE
- Pre-race refreshments — 6:30 AM
- 5K Run/Walk begins — 8:00 AM
- Expo & awards — immediately following the race
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
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
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
About Tustin, CA
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 1 Hope Drive, Tustin, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K?
- 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K is a running race held in Tustin, California on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Tustin, California at 1 Hope Drive, Tustin, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K
Nov 26, 2026