2026 ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Pre-registration is now open!

Now in its 13th year, we invite you to join us for the annual Turkey Trot OC 5K on Thanksgiving morning at 8:00 AM. Your participation helps continue the work of ending homelessness — one life at a time.

Lace up your shoes and help give OCRM families a hand-up as they leave homelessness behind.

REGISTRATION

Every participant must be registered to take part in the race.

Children ages 5 and under, including those in strollers, are welcome to participate and do not need to register. However, they are not eligible to receive a T-shirt or medal.

PACKET PICK-UP

Save time and pick up your race packet before race day. Participants may also pick up packets on behalf of other registered runners.

Packet pick-up will take place on:

Monday, November 23 & Tuesday, November 24 
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM 
1 Hope Drive, Tustin 
Packets may also be picked up on race morning from 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM.

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

Pre-race refreshments — 6:30 AM 
5K Run/Walk begins — 8:00 AM 
Expo & awards — immediately following the race 
This event will take place rain or shine. (make bold)

AWARDS

Age division awards will be given to the first- and second-place finishers in of each of the following category:  

9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Top Finisher prizes will also be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. *NOTE – is this the same info from last year?

GIVEAWAYS

2026 T-shirts & medals will be distributed to registered participants while supplies last due to limited quantities.