Orange County Turkey Trot

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.

🦃 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!

Can you believe we are exactly 100 days away from Thanksgiving?

That means you have 100 days to get your squad together, start your training, and register for SoCal's best holiday tradition at Irvine Valley College. Whether you're in it for the fast 5K or a fun 1-Mile stroll, there's no better way to earn your feast.

Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026

Location: Irvine Valley College

Events: 7:30am 1 Mile | 8am 5K | 9:15am Kids Gobble Wobble

Prices go up soon - secure your spot today! 🏃‍♂️💨

Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile 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.

Kick off Thanksgiving 2026 the right way! 🦃 Dust off your best turkey costume and get ready for the races. Who's ready to trot? 🏃‍♂️🍂

🗓️ Thursday, November 26, 2026
📍 Irvine Valley College
⏰ 5K starts at 8:00 AM!

Let’s trot! 🏃‍♀️💨 https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Irvine/OrangeCountyTurkeyTrot

The family that trots together, stays together! 🍂

Our Thanksgiving Day event isn't just for the 5K pros. We’ve got something for the whole family to earn that extra slice of pie:
🏃‍♂️ 7:30 AM – 1 Mile Start (Perfect for all paces!)
🏃‍♀️ 8:00 AM – 5K Race Start
🦃 9:15 AM – Kids Gobble Wobble

Bring the whole crew to Irvine Valley College and kick off your holiday with a little fresh air and a lot of fun. Tap the link to sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Irvine/OrangeCountyTurkeyTrot

It may feel like summer, but the biggest Thanksgiving morning tradition in Orange County is officially coming up in just **4 MONTHS**! 🥧🏃‍♂️

Get ready to mark your calendars because the 2026 Orange County / Irvine Turkey Trot is returning to Irvine Valley College on Thursday, November 26th!

Whether you’re in it for the competitive 5K, the family-friendly 1 Mile, or the adorable Kids Gobble Wobble, it’s the perfect way to earn that Thanksgiving pie! 🍂🦃

Stay tuned—registration info and early bird discounts are coming soon. Get ready to trot!

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!