Inland Valley Turkey Trot

Join us for the 5th 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
• 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 27, 2025

• 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)

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!

• 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

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