Make Memories & Move Your Feet this Thanksgiving! Welcome to the 5th Annual Inland Valley Turkey Trot at Lago Vista Sports Park! Bring the whole family out to enjoy flat, fast, and gorgeous courses along Menifee Lakes. From our fun 2-Mile to the 5K,10K, and Endurance Challenge, there’s a pace and place for everyone. **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 **Spots are limited across all events—register early to secure your spot!** 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 26, 2026 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) 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! NEW Take On The Endurance Challenge: This year, the Endurance Challenge gets its own official leaderboard! The top Male and Female finishers will earn an exclusive custom award medal. 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! 2026 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 Refuel at the Finish: Grab complimentary fresh fruit and water from Barons Market right at the Start/Finish line! Post-Race Breakfast: Breakfast burritos and desserts by Don Chuy’s Tacos and local brews from The Rush Coffee will be available for purchase onsite! Each Kids Fun Run participant will receive a participant medal and donut. Our friends from PacificPro Physical Therapy Canyon Hills will be onsite!
Course & Travel Notes
The Inland Valley Turkey Trot takes place at 1,424 feet elevation in Menifee, California, a moderate altitude that shouldn't significantly impact pacing for most runners. The race starts at 6:30 AM on November 26, 2026, just one minute before sunrise at 6:31 AM, so plan accordingly for early-morning visibility. Expect typical late-November weather with highs around 73°F and lows near 46°F, with only about a 9% chance of measurable rain. March Air Reserve Base (RIV) is the nearest airport, located 14.2 miles from the venue.
⛰️ 1,424 ft elevation☀️ Typically 73°F / 46°F · 9% chance of rain✈️ March Air Reserve Base (RIV) — 14.2 mi
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When is Inland Valley Turkey Trot 2026 — Menifee, CA?
Inland Valley Turkey Trot 2026 — Menifee, CA takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Menifee, California.
Where is Inland Valley Turkey Trot 2026 — Menifee, CA held?
Inland Valley Turkey Trot 2026 — Menifee, CA is held at Lago Vista Sports Park in Menifee, California.
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