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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)
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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
Come join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Lake Perris Dam in Perris, CA, as we celebrate the MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K — a championship in the making!
Hosted by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC), this event brings runners, families, and the community together for a fast, scenic race experience with a purpose.
🏃♂️ Run. Celebrate. Support the mission.
Event details and schedule
🏃♂️ Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids Championship Races
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC) and Shoe4Africa
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam Area
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
What
Don't miss Southern California's premier Shoe4Africa Championship Race!
This exciting event features championship races for youth and adults of all abilities.
✅ USATF Certified Course
✅ Professional Live Chip Timing
✅ Finisher Medals for All Participants
✅ Walkers, Joggers, and Competitive Runners Welcome
Where
Experience a scenic and historic race course along the beautiful Lake Perris Dam.
Participants will enjoy breathtaking lake views, cool morning temperatures, and a fast, flat course with no vehicle traffic—perfect for first-time runners and personal records.
Course Features
Starts and finishes at the Dam Area
Flat and fast course
Closed to vehicle traffic
Ideal for beginners, youth runners, walkers, and competitive athletes
When
Race Day Schedule
🕢 Packet Pick-Up & Registration Opens – 7:30 AM
👶 Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & Under – 50 Meters) – 8:00 AM
🏃 Ages 4–5 Race (200 Meters) – 8:05 AM
🏃 Ages 6–7 Race (300 Meters) – 8:10 AM
🏃♂️ Ages 8–12 Championship Mile – 8:15 AM
🏃 Shoe4Africa 5K Championship Race – 8:30 AM
Kids Championship Races
👶 Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & Under)
Distance: 50 Meters
Entry Fee: FREE
Participation Ribbon for all finishers
🏃 Ages 4–5
Distance: 200 Meters
Entry Fee: $5
Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls
🏃 Ages 6–7
Distance: 300 Meters
Entry Fee: $5
Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls
🏃♂️ Ages 8–12 Championship Mile
Distance: 1 Mile
Entry Fee: $5
Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls
💵 Special Championship Bonus
Any boy or girl in the Ages 8–12 Championship Mile who runs 6:00 or faster will receive a $50 Cash Bonus.
5K Championship Race Awards
Overall Male & Female Winners
🥇 1st Place — $150
🥈 2nd Place — $75
🥉 3rd Place — $50
5K Age Group Awards
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers in the following age groups:
12 & Under
13–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70+
Overall Male and Female cash prize winners are not eligible for age group awards.
Participant Giveaways
🏅 Finisher Medal for All Participants
👕 First 50 Registered Participants Receive an Official Event T-Shirt
Registration Fees
Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & Under – 50 Meters)
FREE
Ages 4–5 Race (200 Meters)
$5
Ages 6–7 Race (300 Meters)
$5
Ages 8–12 Championship Mile
$5
5K Championship Race
$20
Race Day Registration
✅ Race Day Registration Available
Fees remain the same on race day.
Accepted Payment Methods
Cash
Venmo
Cash App
Zelle
Championship Race Rules
All participants must complete the full course to be eligible for awards, cash prizes, and official results.
Overall Male and Female cash prize winners are not eligible for age group awards.
The $50 Championship Mile Bonus applies only to runners in the Ages 8–12 Championship Mile who run 6:00 or faster.
Awards are based on gun time for overall winners and chip time for age group awards.
Race Director decisions are final.
Park Entrance Fee
Please note that Lake Perris State Recreation Area charges an entrance fee of $20 per vehicle.
Contact Information
Race Director: Henry Roman
Presented By
Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC) and Shoe4Africa
"Run for a Cause. Race for a Purpose." 🌍🏃♂️🏃♀️
Parking Information
🚗 Please arrive early. Parking at the Dam Area is limited and fills quickly.
If the Dam parking lot reaches capacity, participants must park in the designated overflow parking areas within Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
⚠️ Do NOT park along the roadside or in unauthorized areas. California State Park Rangers actively patrol the area and may issue parking citations or arrange for vehicles to be towed.
🚶 Overflow parking is approximately a 0.5-mile walk to the race start/finish area.
We strongly recommend arriving early to allow sufficient time for parking, packet pick-up, and warm-up before your race.
Thank you for helping us keep the event safe and enjoyable for all participants.