Turkey Trot (Sunday) 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Irvine, CA
Nov. 29th 2026  – 7:30AM

It's time for the Turkey Trot (Sunday) 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon!  This is on Sunday, November 29th, 2026!  (Not Thanksgiving Thursday)​

 

This is an open course.  Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.

This event is a private reservation and is not endorsed or sponsored by the City of lrvine.

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Course map: The course is super easy to follow.  It will consist of out and back loops on the path that will be marked.

 

* 5k out and back route  - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5650923796/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5650926100/

There are park restrooms 200-300m (5 min walk) from the start/finish/check in area.  There is another restroom about .62mi or 1km from the start/finish at San Marco park.  There is a path from the race route into the park where the bathroom is about 200m or .12mi from the shared path where the race is.

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Included in registration — 

- custom finisher medals

- drawstring goodie bags

- free videos

- live results the moment you finish 

- free photos found by your bib · cinematic race highlight reels · trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones · your Ascend Index ranking across every race · Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times

- FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos

- assortment of snacks, samples

- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities 

- affordable cost and fun for the whole family! 

- group discounts for 3 or more people discount auto applied on Race Ascend

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Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.  

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NO REFUNDS.  Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

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Bib pick up -- 6:45AM-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

Date - Sunday, November 29th, 2026

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Address - Bill Barber Memorial Park, entrance off of Harvard Ave. & Civic Center Plaza.  Please use google maps link below

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ea2KgiirvGT65FPRA

Check in, start/finish is near back corner of lot, closest to stadium/softball field 1, right next to the path

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Start Map - Please see images below

Parking -  Parking is free in the parking lot.

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Volunteer for a free race entry -- you can bring a friend or family member to volunteer while you participate, or volunteer for a future free entry.  Email here to confirm information -- abetterworldrunning@gmail.com