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Dana Point Turkey Trot
Dana Point Turkey Trot is a 5K, 10K, 15K Combo and Kids 1-Mile event held in Dana Point, California. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 11,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Dana Point, CA
- Field size
- ~11,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Dana Point, California
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K Combo, Kids 1-Mile
- Field size
- About 11,000 runners
- Course
- Flat (harbor course)
- Registration
- turkeytrot.com
- Official website
- turkeytrot.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM PST
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Dana Point Turkey Trot
An Orange County Thanksgiving tradition around Dana Point Harbor offering 5K, 10K and combo distances, drawing about 11,000 participants. It is regularly ranked among the nation's best and largest turkey trots.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; named one of America's best Thanksgiving Day runs; one of the nation's largest turkey trots
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Dana Point Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Dana Point Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Dana Point Turkey Trot held?
- In Dana Point, California.
- What distances does the Dana Point Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K, 10K, 15K Combo and Kids 1-Mile.
- How many people run the Dana Point Turkey Trot?
- About 11,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Dana Point Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at turkeytrot.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Dana Point Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $54 (from turkeytrot.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Dana Point Turkey Trot start?
- 7:00 AM PST.
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