Turkey Trot on The Ranch
About this race
THANKSGIVING DAY - Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 8:00AM to 10:30AM
10K - 8:00AM | 5K - 8:30AM | Little Gobbler's 1K - 10:00AM
Rancho Mission Viejo’s 10th annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch features a 10K, 5K, and a Little Gobbler’s 1K that takes participants through the beautiful pathways and walkways of the Community of Rancho Mission Viejo.
All proceeds from the run will benefit The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, the entity responsible for education and conservation of the historic land of Rancho Mission Viejo. This run will happen, rain or shine!
Join fellow runners on November 26, 2026 for the Turkey Trot on The Ranch. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Rancho Mission Viejo.
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Running
10K
Starts at The Pavilion (2 Tierno Road, Rancho Mission Viejo) to Sendero Field (29201 Ortega Hwy). This race is suggested for adults and children ages 13+ years with guardian supervision/consent. It is the guardian’s responsibility to supervise and monitor their child’s health and condition for the duration of their participation in this event.
5K
Starts at The Pavilion (2 Tierno Road, Rancho Mission Viejo) to Sendero Field (29201 Ortega Hwy). This race is suggested for adults and children ages 10+ years with guardian supervision/consent. It is the guardian’s responsibility to supervise and monitor their child’s health and condition for the duration of their participation in this event.
Little Gobbler's 1K
Starts at Sendero Field (29201 Ortega Hwy) and follows the loop pathway around the park. This race is suggested for adults and children ages 5 to 10 years. All children must have a guardian present. It is the guardian’s responsibility to supervise and monitor their child’s health and condition for the duration of their participation in this event. THIS TICKET INCLUDES ONE CHILD TICKET PER REGISTRATION. Parents may run/walk alongside their child during the race but will not receive a medal.
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These values represent the 6-year monthly averages for November in Rancho Mission Viejo.
About Rancho Mission Viejo
Turkey Trot on The Ranch takes place in Rancho Mission Viejo, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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