🏃‍♂️ 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

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Lake Perris Dam – Fisherman Lot Entrance

Come celebrate Thanksgiving with the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)! We have races for the entire family, from our little toddlers all the way up to the 5K and 10K.

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Lake Perris Dam – Fisherman Lot Entrance
Participant Arrival: 7:30 AM
Parking: Fisherman Lot & Lot 1

Online Registration

Registration closes: Friday, November 20, 2026

Race Day Registration

📍 Lake Perris Dam – Fisherman Lot
🕢 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

👶 Toddler 50 Meter Dash

Toddlers – FREE

🏃 200 Meter Race

Ages 4–5 – $5

🏃 400 Meter Race

Ages 6–7 – $5

🏃 Kids 1-Mile Race

Ages 8–12 – $5

🏃‍♂️ 5K & 10K

Men's Open – Ages 12 & Up
Women's Open – Ages 12 & Up

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

👶 8:00 AM – Toddler 50 Meter Dash

🏃 8:05 AM – 200 Meter Race – Ages 4–5

🏃 8:10 AM – 400 Meter Race – Ages 6–7

🏃 8:15 AM – Kids 1-Mile Race – Ages 8–12

🏃‍♂️ 8:30 AM – 5K & 10K Race Start

🏆 9:30 AM – Awards Ceremony

👶 Toddler 50 Meter Dash – FREE

🏃 200 Meter – $5

🏃 400 Meter – $5

🏃 Kids 1-Mile – $5

🏃 5K – $20

🏃 10K – $25

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

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

Parking is available at:

• Fisherman Lot
• Lot 1

Please arrive early to allow enough time for parking, registration, packet pick-up, and check-in.

🏃 5K

🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Male Overall
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Female Overall

🏃 10K

🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Male Overall
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Female Overall

🏃 Kids 1-Mile – Ages 8–12

🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Boys
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Girls

🏃 400 Meter – Ages 6–7

🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Boys
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Girls

🏃 200 Meter – Ages 4–5

🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Boys
🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Girls

👶 Toddler 50 Meter Dash

🏅 All toddlers receive a finisher medal!

RUN FOR THE TURKEY!

The 1st Place Overall Male and Female winners of both the 5K and 10K will each receive a Thanksgiving turkey courtesy of MVRRC!

🦃 5K Overall Male Winner
🦃 5K Overall Female Winner
🦃 10K Overall Male Winner
🦃 10K Overall Female Winner

4 Thanksgiving Turkeys will be awarded!

Race Director: Henry Roman
Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
📧 mvrrc@hotmail.com

Follow Moreno Valley Road Runners Club on social media for race updates and announcements.

🦃 Bring the family, lace up your running shoes, and kick off Thanksgiving week with MVRRC at beautiful Lake Perris!