O'side Turkey Trot
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O’side Turkey Trot
The O’side Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving morning running event in Oceanside, California, held on November 26, 2026. The event includes multiple distances for adults and children and features community-oriented activities on a beachside course.
The course runs along Coast Highway and finishes behind the amphitheater on the strand. The 5K course includes flat stretches, water views, and ocean breezes.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk
- Double Dip both 5K waves
- Kids 1 Mile
- Kids 1/5 Mile
The event program includes a costume contest, a team competition with awards for the largest teams, live entertainment on course, and finisher medals and shirts for registered participants. All runners receive free race photos, chip timing, and live results. Age-group awards are presented across standard age brackets, and a prize purse of $3,000 is paid to top finishers with additional performance bonuses for locals and course records.
The primary nonprofit partner is the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Ten percent of 5K registration fees are designated for selected charities, a $40 gift option is listed to provide a full Thanksgiving meal for a family, and the event has raised more than $500,000 for local nonprofits and schools over past years.
Packet pick-up and a race-day expo are part of the event, and organized volunteer roles support race operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
