10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:00 AM PST

Location: Rancho Mission Viejo, CA; Rancho MMC Office, 28436 Airoso Street, 92694
Type: RUN

At a glance

A Thanksgiving Day tradition featuring 10K, 5K, and 1K distances, winding through beautiful paths to benefit The Nature Reserve.

Scenic
Festive
For a Cause

Join the 10th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. This event offers a 10K, 5K, and a Little Gobbler's 1K, guiding participants through the community's beautiful pathways and walkways. It's a wonderful opportunity to start your holiday with movement while supporting a meaningful cause. All proceeds from the run will benefit The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, dedicated to the education and conservation of the historic land. The event takes place rain or shine, ensuring your holiday tradition continues.

What to expect

Start your Thanksgiving Day with a run on the beautiful pathways of Rancho Mission Viejo.
Choose from a 10K, 5K, or a fun 1K for little gobblers.
Support conservation efforts, as all proceeds benefit The Nature Reserve.

Standout details

Thanksgiving Day tradition
Benefits The Nature Reserve
Beautiful pathways and walkways
Rain or shine event

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1K
Thu, Nov 26, 10:00 PM PST · From $11.60
Opens Jun 15, 2026, 2:00 AM PDT · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 5:15 AM PST
5K
Thu, Nov 26, 8:30 AM PST · From $38.10
Opens Jun 15, 2026, 2:00 AM PDT · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 4:00 AM PST
10K
Thu, Nov 26, 8:00 AM PST · From $43.40
Opens Jun 15, 2026, 2:00 AM PDT · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 4:00 AM PST

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

The course

Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

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!

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