Join us for an exciting Thanksgiving running tradition at beautiful Lake Perris Dam. Whether you're a competitive runner, casual jogger, walker, or participating with family and friends, this event is designed for all fitness levels.
Enjoy a fast, scenic, and traffic-free course while celebrating health, community, and the spirit of Thanksgiving.
📅 Event Overview
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Lake Perris Dam – Fisherman Lot Entrance
Arrival Time: 7:30 AM
Parking: Fisherman Lot & Lot 1
Registration closes: Friday, November 20, 2026
📍 Lake Perris Dam (Fisherman Lot)
🕢 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
Men's Open – Ages 12 & Up
Women's Open – Ages 12 & Up
Boys & Girls – Ages 5–12
🕢 7:30 AM – Participant Arrival, Packet Pick-Up & Check-In
🏃 8:15 AM – Kids 1-Mile Race
🏃♂️ 8:30 AM – 5K & 10K Race Start
🏆 9:30 AM – Awards Ceremony
5K – $20
10K – $25
Kids 1-Mile – $5
Payment may be made online or on race day during registration.
Lake Perris entrance fee: $10 per vehicle (paid at the gate).
Parking available at:
Please arrive early to avoid delays.
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Finishers in:
🎁 Special Thanksgiving Turkey Prize: Overall winners of each race will receive a Thanksgiving turkey courtesy of MVRRC.
Race Director: Henry Roman
Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
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Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
75 days remaining
$5.00
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
75 days remaining
$25.00
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
75 days remaining
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Perris.
Learn more about the host city, Perris.
Perris is an old railway city in Riverside County, California, United States, located 71 miles (114 km) east-southeast of Los Angeles and 81 miles (130 km) north of San Diego. It is known for Lake Perris, skydiving, the Southern California Railway Museum, and its sunny dry climate. Perris is within the Inland Empire metropolitan area and within the Greater Los Angeles area. Perris had a population of 78,700 as of the 2020 census.
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