Move Your Feet Before You Eat At O’side Turkey Trot

This Thanksgiving, begin your Thanksgiving celebration with an invigorating 5K run or walk at the O’side Turkey Trot! This much-loved Oceanside event is a welcoming occasion for participants of every skill level and age group.

O'side Turkey Trot

The trot has garnered national acclaim, being listed among the top Thanksgiving runs in the United States by both Runner’s World Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. It draws participants from 46 states and 460 cities, and supports the beneficial efforts of the Move Your Feet Before You Eat!® foundation.

O’side Turkey Trot back for its 18th year

Whether you opt for a 5-mile run or a 5K walk/run, registration is open for one of the rapidly expanding holiday events. The Turkey Trot is a family affair, offering various races to accommodate everyone.

Highlights include a costume contest, a team competition, exceptional live entertainment along the route, and finisher medals for all. Participants will also receive complimentary digital photos, T-shirts, medals, and instant race results.

o'side turkey trot

The picturesque course along the beach starts at Coast Highway and concludes behind the amphitheater on the Oceanside strand, featuring stretches of 5K or 5 miles that are fast, flat, and filled with stunning ocean views and refreshing sea breezes.

See you there!

To date, the event has successfully raised over $470,000 for local non-profits in Oceanside.

To register and for more information, visit here.

See you there, San Diego!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    November 23, 2023 6:45 am
  • End Date
    November 23, 2023 11:00 am
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Address
    330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
  • Register
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