# MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M, 5K and 10K Walk/Race - **When:** Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST - **Where:** 17801 Lake Perris Perris, CA 92571, Perris, CA, 92571 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-209743-mvrrc-13th-annual-turkey-run-1m-5k-and-10k-walk-race ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Perris/MVRRCThAnnualTurkeyRunM5KAnd10KWalkRace?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description 🦃 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: 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 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 (400 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." 🦃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-209743-mvrrc-13th-annual-turkey-run-1m-5k-and-10k-walk-race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209743-mvrrc-13th-annual-turkey-run-1m-5k-and-10k-walk-race) — data from Run This (runthis.run).