🦃 13th Annual Turkey Run 2026
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)

🏃‍♂️ 5K • 10K • Kids Championship Races

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026

📍 Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam Area
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571

What

Join us for one of Southern California's favorite Thanksgiving running traditions 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.

✅ Fast & Scenic Course

✅ Professional Live Chip Timing

✅ Finisher Medals for All Participants

✅ Walkers, Joggers, and Competitive Runners Welcome

✅ Family-Friendly Event

Where

Experience a scenic and historic racecourse along the beautiful Lake Perris Dam.

Participants will enjoy breathtaking lake views, cool morning temperatures, and a fast, flat course with no vehicle traffic.

Course Features

• Starts and finishes at the Dam Area

• Flat and fast course

• Closed to vehicle traffic

• Ideal for beginners, youth runners, walkers, and competitive athletes

When

Race Day Schedule

🕢 Packet Pick-Up & Registration Opens – 7:30 AM

👶 Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & under – 50 Meters) – 8:00 AM

🏃 Ages 4–5 Race (200 Meters) – 8:05 AM

🏃 Ages 6–7 Race (300 Meters) – 8:10 AM

🏃‍♂️ Ages 8–12 Championship Mile – 8:15 AM

🏃‍♂️ 5K & 10K Race Start – 8:30 AM

Kids Championship Races

👶 Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & under)

Distance: 50 Meters

Entry Fee: FREE

Participation Ribbon for all finishers

🏃 Ages 4–5

Distance: 200 Meters

Entry Fee: $5

Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls

🏃 Ages 6–7

Distance: 300 Meters

Entry Fee: $5

Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls

🏃‍♂️ Ages 8–12 Championship Mile

Distance: 1 Mile

Entry Fee: $5

Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls

🦃 Turkey Run Mile Challenge

5K & 10K Awards

5K Overall Awards

🥇 1st Place Male & Female

🥈 2nd Place Male & Female

🥉 3rd Place Male & Female

10K Overall Awards

🥇 1st Place Male & Female

🥈 2nd Place Male & Female

🥉 3rd Place Male & Female

Participant Giveaways

🏅 Finisher Medal for All Participants

👕 First 50 Registered Participants Receive an Official Event T-Shirt

Registration Fees

Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & under – 50 Meters)
FREE

Ages 4–5 Race (200 Meters)
$5

Ages 6–7 Race (300 Meters)
$5

Ages 8–12 Championship Mile
$5

5K Race
$20

10K Race
$25

Race Day Registration

✅ Race Day Registration May Be Available

🚗 Parking Information

Please arrive early. Parking at the Dam Area is limited and fills quickly.

If the Dam parking lot reaches capacity, participants must park in the designated overflow parking areas within Lake Perris State Recreation Area.

⚠️ Do NOT Park along the roadside or in unauthorized areas. California State Park Rangers actively patrol the area and may issue parking citations or arrange for vehicles to be towed.

🚶 Overflow parking is approximately a 0.5-mile walk to the race start/finish area.

Lake Perris State Recreation Area charges a vehicle entrance fee payable at the gate.

📞 Contact Information

Henry Roman

Race Director

Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)

📧 mvrrc@hotmail.com

Presented By

Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)

"Run, Give Thanks, and Celebrate Community." 🦃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️