13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

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.

Make an even bigger impact by donating more than your race registration! Help OC families leave homelessness behind! Orange County Rescue Mission offers real solutions for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness who are ready to do the hard work of changing their lives. Our community-based program provides basic needs, compassionate support, and comprehensive services that address and overcome the root causes of homelessness. 

Your gift today will help provide:
• Meals, shelter and clothing
• Education and job training
• Medical care and legal assistance
• Spiritual encouragement

Make your Thanksgiving more meaningful, and share Turkey Trot OC 5K with your family and friends! 

Ask them to donate to your race, or make it a team event, and make an even bigger impact together. 

To Fundraise: 
Click on DONATE and BECOME A FUNDRAISER above for an easy set-up of your fundraiser, including an option to link to Facebook to fundraise directly from your social media. 

To Create a Team: 
Follow the instructions provided after clicking SIGN UP.