MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M, 5K and 10K Walk/Race
About the race
13th Annual Turkey Run 2026, presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC).
Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Dam Area, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571.
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.
Courses & distances
MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M,
Distance: 1 Mile
Starts: Sat, Nov 21 · 8:15 AM
MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 5K
Distance: 3 Miles
Starts: Sat, Nov 21 · 8:30 AM
MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 10K
Distance: 6 Miles
Starts: Sat, Nov 21 · 8:30 AM
Race day schedule
- 7:30 AM: Packet pick-up and registration opens
- 8:00 AM: Toddler Dash (ages 3 and under, 50 meters)
- 8:05 AM: Ages 4–5 race (200 meters)
- 8:10 AM: Ages 6–7 race (300 meters)
- 8:15 AM: Ages 8–12 Championship Mile
- 8:30 AM: 5K and 10K race start
Awards
5K overall awards
- 1st place male and female
- 2nd place male and female
- 3rd place male and female
10K overall awards
- 1st place male and female
- 2nd place male and female
- 3rd place male and female
Participant giveaways
- Finisher medal for all participants
- First 50 registered participants receive an official event T-shirt
Registration fees
- Toddler Dash (ages 3 and under, 50 meters): FREE
- Ages 4–5 race (200 meters): $5
- Ages 6–7 race (400 meters): $5
- Ages 8–12 Championship Mile: $5
- 5K race: $20
- 10K race: $25
Race day registration may be available.
Parking
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. Overflow parking is approximately a 0.5-mile walk to the race start and finish 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.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area charges a vehicle entrance fee payable at the gate.
Contact
Henry Roman, Race Director
Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
[email protected]
The course
Course
- Fast and scenic course
- Starts and finishes at the Dam Area
- Flat course, closed to vehicle traffic
- Ideal for beginners, youth runners, walkers, and competitive athletes
Participants will enjoy breathtaking lake views, cool morning temperatures, and a flat course with no vehicle traffic.
Kids championship races
Toddler Dash (ages 3 and 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: 400 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
Location
City insight: Perris
Perris is an old railway city in Riverside County, California, about 71 miles east-southeast of Los Angeles. It is known for Lake Perris, skydiving, and the Southern California Railway Museum, and lies within the Inland Empire. Its sunny, dry climate brings hot summers and mild winters, so autumn and spring are the best seasons to race.