O'side Turkey Trot
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O'side Turkey Trot, Oceanside, California
The O'side Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving running event in Oceanside, California. The 2026 edition is scheduled for November 26, 2026 and has been recognized by Runner's World and the Los Angeles Times.
The course is beachside, beginning on Coast Highway and finishing behind the amphitheater on the strand. The route features flat stretches, water views and ocean breezes. The event offers two 5K waves and a Double Dip option that lets participants complete both 5K waves.
Distances:
- 5K including an Early Wave, Main Wave and Double Dip option
- Kids 1 Mile race for older children
- Kids 1/5 Mile race for younger children
Event features include a costume contest, a team competition with awards for the largest teams, live entertainment on the course, custom finisher medals and shirts, free race photos, chip timing and live results. A prize purse totaling $3,000 awards top male and female finishers plus bonuses for fastest local and course records; prize money is limited to the main 5K wave. Age group awards cover a wide range of categories from youth to 80 plus.
The event benefits local charities with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank as the primary nonprofit partner. Ten percent of 5K registration fees are directed to selected charities and the event has raised more than $500,000 for local organizations over its history.
Packet pick-up and an expo are held at the Junior Seau Beach Community Center and the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. Typical registration prices listed are $49.99 for the adult 5K, $69.99 for the Double Dip and $29.99 for kids races; registration perks include a race shirt, finisher medal and timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
