From the Organizer
🦃 13th Annual Turkey Run 2026
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
🏃♂️ 5K • 10K • Kids 1-Mile Race
Join us for an exciting Thanksgiving running tradition at beautiful Lake Perris Dam. Whether you're a competitive runner, casual jogger, walker, or participating with family and friends, this event is designed for all fitness levels.
Enjoy a fast, scenic, and traffic-free course while celebrating health, community, and the spirit of Thanksgiving.
📅 Event Overview
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Lake Perris Dam – Fisherman Lot Entrance
Arrival Time: 7:30 AM
Parking: Fisherman Lot & Lot 1
📝 Registration
Online Registration
Registration available at RunSignup.com
Registration closes: Friday, November 20, 2026
Race Day Registration
📍 Lake Perris Dam (Fisherman Lot)
🕢 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
👥 Participant Divisions
5K & 10K
Men's Open – Ages 12 & Up
Women's Open – Ages 12 & Up
Kids 1-Mile Race
Boys & Girls – Ages 5–12
⏰ Race Day Schedule
🕢 7:30 AM – Participant Arrival, Packet Pick-Up & Check-In
🏃 8:15 AM – Kids 1-Mile Race
🏃♂️ 8:30 AM – 5K & 10K Race Start
🏆 9:30 AM – Awards Ceremony
💲 Entry Fees
5K – $20
10K – $25
Kids 1-Mile – $5
Payment may be made online or on race day during registration.
🚗 Parking Information
Lake Perris entrance fee: $10 per vehicle (paid at the gate).
Parking available at:
Fisherman Lot
Lot 1
Please arrive early to avoid delays.
🏅 Awards
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Finishers in:
5K
Top 3 Male Overall
Top 3 Female Overall
10K
Top 3 Male Overall
Top 3 Female Overall
Kids 1-Mile Race
Top 3 Boys
Top 3 Girls
🎁 Special Thanksgiving Turkey Prize: Overall winners of each race will receive a Thanksgiving turkey courtesy of MVRRC.
📞 Contact Information
Race Director: Henry Roman
Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
📧 mvrrc@hotmail.com
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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
70°
Typical Low
39°
Based on US Climate Normals data from March Afb, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,709 ft
Nearest Airport
SBD
San Bernardino International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Race Location
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Days to train
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13 miles away
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MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M, 5K and 10K Walk/Race
Nov 21, 2026