O'side Turkey Trot
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About the race
The O'side Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving running event in Oceanside, California. The 2026 edition is scheduled for November 26, 2026 and features a beachside course that starts on Coast Highway and finishes behind the amphitheater on the strand. The course includes flat stretches, water views and ocean breezes.
Event distances and formats:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids 1 Mile
- Kids 1/5 Mile
- Double Dip Challenge completing both 5K waves
All registered participants receive a custom race t-shirt, a custom finisher medal, free race photos, chip timing and live results. Age group awards are offered for Local and Open divisions and are based on combined results from both 5K waves. The event includes a team competition, a costume contest, on-course entertainment and an awards program with a total prize purse of $3,000. Prize breakdown includes cash for top three male and female finishers and additional bonuses for the fastest local and for a new course record; prize eligibility requires participation in the main 5K wave.
The O'side Turkey Trot partners with local nonprofits. The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is the primary beneficiary, and 10% of 5K registration fees can be directed to selected charities. A $40 gift during registration is noted as able to provide a full Thanksgiving meal to a local family. Packet pick-up and an expo are held in the days leading up to and on event morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
