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🦃 13th Annual Turkey Run 2026

Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)

🏃‍♂️ 5K • 10K • Kids 1-Mile Race

Join us for an exciting Thanksgiving running tradition at beautiful Lake Perris Dam. Whether you're a competitive runner, casual jogger, walker, or participating with family and friends, this event is designed for all fitness levels.

Enjoy a fast, scenic, and traffic-free course while celebrating health, community, and the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Event details and schedule

📅 Event Overview

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Location: Lake Perris Dam – Fisherman Lot Entrance

Arrival Time: 7:30 AM

Parking: Fisherman Lot & Lot 1

📝 Registration

Online Registration

Registration closes: Friday, November 20, 2026

Race Day Registration

📍 Lake Perris Dam (Fisherman Lot)

🕢 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

👥 Participant Divisions

5K & 10K

Men's Open – Ages 12 & Up

Women's Open – Ages 12 & Up

Kids 1-Mile Race

Boys & Girls – Ages 5–12

⏰ Race Day Schedule

🕢 7:30 AM – Participant Arrival, Packet Pick-Up & Check-In

🏃 8:15 AM – Kids 1-Mile Race

🏃‍♂️ 8:30 AM – 5K & 10K Race Start

🏆 9:30 AM – Awards Ceremony

💲 Entry Fees

5K – $20

10K – $25

Kids 1-Mile – $5

Payment may be made online or on race day during registration.

🚗 Parking Information

Lake Perris entrance fee: $10 per vehicle (paid at the gate).

Parking available at:

• Fisherman Lot

• Lot 1

Please arrive early to avoid delays.

🏅 Awards

Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Finishers in:

5K

• Top 3 Male Overall

• Top 3 Female Overall

10K

• Top 3 Male Overall

• Top 3 Female Overall

Kids 1-Mile Race

• Top 3 Boys

• Top 3 Girls

🎁 Special Thanksgiving Turkey Prize: Overall winners of each race will receive a Thanksgiving turkey courtesy of MVRRC.

📞 Contact Information

Race Director: Henry Roman

Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)

📧 [email protected]

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The Moreno Valley Road Runners Club proudly presents the 13th Annual Jingle Bell Run — one of Southern California’s most exciting and festive holiday races!

This annual event brings the community together for a fun, family-friendly run along the beautiful Lake Perris Dam. All funds raised directly support the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club and help us continue hosting future races, youth programs, and community events throughout the year.

Event details and schedule

🎄 13th Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run

Hosted by the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)

📍 Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam

17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571

📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026

🎅 Celebrate the holiday season with us!

Join Southern California's favorite Jingle Bell tradition featuring a 1-Mile Kids Race, 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk for runners, walkers, and families of all ages.

📍 Location

Experience a scenic and festive course along the historic Lake Perris Dam. Enjoy beautiful lake views on a fast, flat course closed to vehicle traffic.

Start & Finish: Lake Perris Dam Area

🕒 Race Day Schedule

7:30 AM – Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration

8:15 AM – 1-Mile Kids Race (Ages 12 & Under)

8:30 AM – 5K Run/Walk Start

8:30 AM – 10K Run/Walk Start

🏅 Awards & Prizes

1-Mile Kids Race

• Top 3 Boys

• Top 3 Girls

5K & 10K Open Division

• Top 3 Male Finishers

• Top 3 Female Finishers

🎖️ Finisher medals for all participants

👕 First 50 registered participants receive a FREE event T-shirt.

💲 Registration Fees

1-Mile Kids Race: $5

5K Run/Walk: $20

10K Run/Walk: $25

Race day pricing remains the same.

💵 Accepted Payments:

• Cash

• Venmo

• Cash App

• Zelle

🚗 Lake Perris entrance fee: $10 per vehicle

❤️ Holiday Toy Drive

Please help us spread holiday cheer by bringing a new, unwrapped toy or gift to donate to children in need this Christmas season.

🚗 Directions

From the Perris Side

After passing security, turn right on Alta Calle (first entrance before Lot #1).

From the Moreno Valley Side

Drive past Lot #1 and turn left on Alta Calle before exiting toward the Perris side.

📞 Contact Information

Race Director: Henry Roman

📧 [email protected]

24HR "The Grind" The inaugural Machete Trail Madness 24HR Race! Starting Friday, January 29, at 7 p.m., you’ll run under the stars on a relentless loop; again, and again. Run solo or gather your team of 4, any mix, male, female, co-ed. Don’t wait! Be part of the beginning, plan your team, and earn that sunrise!MUST register by 12/24/2026 to ensure you receive medal/buckle and participant shirt, the race will likely sellout well before that. Please review all the information on this registration page, all the way down to the bottom of the page as it will answer all your questions and provide you with links to our location and race course maps, but if you still can't find what you are looking for then reach out to us at [email protected] Important Announcement: Our discounted registration rates will end on Friday, September 25, 2026. Save an additional 10% now, after this date, prices will increase to their regular, still incredible value. Act now to lock in your spot at the current

rate! Remember, your registration includes more than just a race. You get top-tier race swag, fully stocked aid stations, and family-friendly camping at no extra cost. We’ve built a community and experience that goes beyond running, so don’t miss out on locking in this deal today! Race Details Stay or Break, featuring Molcajete 1.0 Loop (4 miles +) run it as many times as your dare in 24 hours, the ultimate vertical challenge. 24HR "The Grind" is not about distance, it’s about what’s left when everything starts to hurt. This is a 4 mile+ Molcajete 1.0 loop that doesn’t care how you feel, how prepared you are, or how many laps you’ve already done. Every lap, you face Molcajete 1.0. You’ll climb it fresh. You’ll climb it tired. You’ll climb it in the dark. You’ll climb it when your body says stop. ***we are working on a potential new course, would include about the same amount of climbing but a longer loop, possibly 7 miles, which it might be better that way. Soon we will finalize the cours

e. Team Option Build your team of four, no matter the mix, male, female, or co-ed. Each runner will be assigned a number; 1, 2, 3, and 4 and you’ll cycle through them in that exact order, lap after lap. No skipping, no repeating, just pure teamwork as you grind through the night. There’s no hiding out here. No distractions. Just you, your thoughts, and the decision you’ll have to make when it gets hard: Stay… or break. You’ll earn the sunrise. And then you’ll keep going. CAPITAN of the team will need to register all members of the team, one registration. Awards Top 3 individuals (men & women) and top 3 teams will receive awards. Directions to Group Picnic C Location to Group Picnic, make sure you drive in from the Morene Valley entrance and not via Ramona Express Way. Group Picnic C is where the group campground is located, same as the start line and transition area. style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy"

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