O'side Turkey Trot
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O'side Turkey Trot - Oceanside, California
The O'side Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning road event held in Oceanside on Thursday, November 27, 2025. It is the 20th annual edition and features multiple distances for adults and children. The scenic beachside course starts on Coast Highway and finishes behind the amphitheater on the Strand. The course description notes flat stretches, water views, and ocean breezes. Event amenities for registered participants include a custom shirt, a custom finisher medal, free race photos, chip timing, and live results.
Distances
- 5K
- Double Dip 5K (complete two 5Ks for a bonus medal)
- Kids 1 Mile (ages 7-12)
- Kids 1/5 Mile (ages 6 & under)
Logistics, awards and charity
Packet pick-up and an expo are held at the Junior Seau Beach Community Center on Wednesday, November 26 (11:00 am to 6:00 pm) and on race morning at the Civic Center Parking Lot and Pier Amphitheater. Parking is free in city lots on Thanksgiving morning until 11:00 am, and a complimentary parking shuttle runs from named pick-up locations to the start area. Ten percent of all 5K registration fees go to selected charities; the primary nonprofit beneficiary is the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. The event reports more than $500,000 raised for local nonprofits since 2006.
The event includes age-group awards and a prize purse. The 2025 prize purse totals $3,000 with cash awards for top three male and female finishers, plus bonuses for the fastest local and for a new course record. Team competition prizes and awards for children’s divisions are also listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.