10th Annual Turkey Trot On The Ranch

The Rancho Mission Viejo Turkey Trot is a great opportunity for the community to start Thanksgiving morning on the right foot with a scenic run through Rancho Mission Viejo. Runners and walkers can choose from a 10K, 5K, or the 1K Little Gobbler’s Run.

Held annually on Thanksgiving Day, the Turkey Trot has become a growing tradition that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit while raising funds for The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, which provides outdoor education, school programs, and conservation initiatives that connect Orange County residents to nature.

The run is held on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, from 8am to 10:30am, beginning at The Pavilion (2 Tierno Road, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694) and ending at Sendero Field (29201 Ortega Highway, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694). The Little Gobbler's 1K takes place at Sendero Field only. 

10K - 8am | 5K - 8:30am | Little Gobler's 1K - 10am