Orange County Turkey Trot

13/09/2026

Summer vacations are over, the kids are back in school, and it is time to lock in your family’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition! 🦃🍂

Tag your Turkey Trot crew below and make sure they register! 👇

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12/09/2026

🦃 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: STRIDE Fitness Tustin! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We are so excited to announce that Stride Fitness is an official sponsor of this year’s Turkey Trot! 🎉

Whether you're a walker, jogger, or seasoned marathoner, STRIDE is reinventing the running experience with their dynamic treadmill interval classes and full-body strength training. Looking to hit a new PR or just stay active through the holidays? Their expert coaches and amazing community have you covered.

Be sure to stop by their booth in the race village on race day to meet the team, talk training, and find out how to score your first class! 👟✨

👉 Have you ever taken a class at STRIDE? Let us know below!

07/09/2026

Enjoying the long weekend? As we officially say goodbye to summer, it is time to kick those fall training plans into gear for SoCal's best Thanksgiving morning tradition. ☀️👟

Tap the link in our bio and use code LABORDAY10 at checkout to get 10% off your registration before Labor Day Weekend ends!

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05/09/2026

Who are you dragging out of bed to earn that extra slice of pie? 🥧🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

👇 Tag your favorite running buddy below! Let them know they’re spending Thanksgiving morning with you at the Orange County Turkey Trot at Irvine Valley College.

Register now and use code LABORDAY10 at checkout to get 10% off your registration!

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03/09/2026

We're starting Labor Day weekend early! 🦃

For this long weekend only, we’re offering an exclusive 10% discount! Whether you are crushing the 5K, walking the 1 Mile, or cheering on the little ones in the Kids Gobble Wobble, this is your chance to score a deal!

⏳ Register now and use code LABORDAY10 at checkout to claim this promo code:
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Don’t wait—prices go back up on Tuesday!

The Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile is on Thursday November 26, 2026. It includes the following events: IRVINE/OC Turkey Trot 5K, IRVINE/OC 1 Mile Turkey Dash, Turkey Feast Combo (5K + 1 Mile), Kid's GOBBLE WOBBLE, and Virtual Run.

02/09/2026

Not a runner? No problem. We need our cheer squads! 📣👏

If your Thanksgiving morning vibe is more "coffee and spectating" than "sweat and running," come out to Irvine Valley College to cheer on our amazing runners! Watching these turkeys shake their tail feathers is half the fun.

Grab your warm drinks, make some hilarious signs, and help us bring the energy. See you at the finish line! 🏁🍁

30/08/2026

Partner with SoCal’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition! 🦃🤝

Looking for a dynamic way to get your brand in front of thousands of local families, runners, and health-conscious consumers? We are officially opening up sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming Turkey Trot at Irvine Valley College!

Partnering with us on Thanksgiving morning is an incredible way to boost your local visibility, engage with the community, and support a fun, active holiday event. From premium logo placement on our race shirts to interactive booth spaces at the finish line festival, we have customizable packages designed to meet your marketing goals.

Ready to get your business involved? Let’s connect!
📧 Email us at [email protected] for options and more info.

23/08/2026

🦃 Ready to strut your stuffing? 🦃 The Costume Contest is ON! Gather your best turkey gear and festive fits for the race.

🏆 IMPORTANT: We are announcing the costume winner BEFORE the starting horn sounds! Make sure to arrive at Irvine Valley College early to show off your look, soak up the pre-race energy, and claim your prize. 🏃‍♀️🍂

Follow for all race-day updates and tag us in your costume prep!

21/08/2026

Will run for pie! 🥧🏃‍♂️

Let’s be honest, we’re all just here to make room for seconds. Join us at Irvine Valley College this Thanksgiving morning to burn those pre-feast calories. Whether you are running the 5K or taking a scenic walk during the 1-Miler, you'll cross the finish line just in time to get basted.

Registration is open now - https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Irvine/OrangeCountyTurkeyTrot

17/10/2020

This race IS happening IN PERSON and LIVE at Irvine Valley College on Nov 26th at Irvine Valley College! This tradition continues to be a kick off for the holidays and this year we've revamped it with new protocols in place to socially distance everyone with staggered starts from 6:30am-8:30am. All participants in the 1 mile or 5k will get a medal and shirt but spots are limited so sign up today!