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13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Tustin, California
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 1, then $40 until Nov 26, then $50 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in California runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 623 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 Hope Drive, Tustin, CA 92782
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (3 years)1,406
finishers
40:23
median (13:00 /mi)
16:18
winning time
57% / 43%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K?
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 26:29 or better, the top quarter in 32:01, and half the field in 40:23; the last tenth came in after 1:02:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:45 | 17:09 |
| 20-29 | 23:49 | 19:35 |
| 30-39 | 22:06 | 19:04 |
| 40-49 | 27:53 | 22:38 |
| 50-59 | 23:09 | 20:49 |
| 60-69 | 30:22 | 23:19 |
| 70+ | 44:08 | 32:30 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 50 percent since 2021.
940
2021
1,167
2022
1,406
2024
All events combined, from official results.
13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 940 to 1,406 finishers, and the median time dropped from 41:13 to 40:23.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,406 (+20%) | 40:23 | under 26:29 | 16:18 |
| 2022 | 1,167 (+24%) | 39:14 | under 23:58 | 15:32 |
| 2021 | 940 | 41:13 | under 24:55 | 14:40 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 32:01, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
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The cause
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Race details
- Where
- 1 Hope Drive, Tustin, CA 92782Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 110 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt and Medal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 1,406 runners finished the 11th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K; the median finish was 40:23 and the winner ran 16:18.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 32:01, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1 Hope Drive, Tustin, CA 92782.
From the organizers
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.
Exception: Children ages 5 and under, including those in strollers, are welcome to participate and do not need to register. However, T-shirts and medals are only for registered participants while supplies last.
Well-behaved dogs on leashes are allowed at the event and in the race.