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!
10K: T-Shirt
5K: T-Shirt
1K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | $40.00 | Jun 15 | Sep 7 |
| $45.00 | Sep 7 | Nov 26 | |
| 5K | $35.00 | Jun 15 | Sep 7 |
| $40.00 | Sep 7 | Nov 26 | |
| 1K | $10.00 | Jun 15 | Sep 7 |
| $15.00 | Sep 7 | Nov 26 |
Parking and RanchRide shuttle service are free. Please locate your race on the Race Map and the parking locations assigned for each. Shuttles will begin service from all locations at 7:00AM. Visit RanchRide.net or the "Turkey Trot" menu on the RanchLife Portal for shuttle stop locations and timetables. 8:00AM – 10K: Starts at The Pavilion to Sendero Field 8:30 AM – 5K: Starts at The Pavilion to Sendero Field Street parking is available on both sides of Andaza Street from Esencia Drive to
Interested in this race?
Race packet pick-up and in-person registration will be available over the next few weeks in The Pavilion Gym at the Farmers’ Market at The Ranch (2 Tierno Road) and the Rancho MMC Resource Room (28422 Airoso Street, Rancho Mission Viejo). Pre-registration & packet pick-ups will be available at the following times: Saturday, November 21: 9:00AM – 1:00PM at Rancho MMC Resource Room (28436 Airoso Street, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694) Wednesday, November 25: 10:00AM – 5:00PM at Rancho MMC Reso