About the 10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch
The course winds through the pathways and walkways of the Rancho Mission Viejo community, with several distance options including a short kids' run. The route passes through planned community greenways rather than open roads, and the race benefits the Nature Reserve that stewards the surrounding historic land. It runs rain or shine.
Packet pickup happens at the Pavilion Gym during the farmers' market in the weeks before the race, and again at the Rancho MMC Resource Room the day before. Same-day registration is available at the start area on race morning. Parking is free, and a shuttle runs from several lots back to the start line.
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Distances & Start Times
10K11/26/2026 08:00$45
5K11/26/2026 08:30$40
1K11/26/2026 22:00$15
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