The Dana Point Turkey Trot | Dana Point Harbor | Thanksgiving morning (EARLY)

Celebrate the holiday season with Dana Point Harbor Partners (DPHP) and the local Dana Point community as the 48th Annual Turkey Trot returns on Thanksgiving Day, November 27.

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One of the nation's largest and most scenic turkey trots, this beloved coastal race welcomes more than ten thousand participants each year.

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Hosted by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by DPHP, this USA Track & Field-certified event offers multiple options for participants, welcoming all ages and skill levels. Runners and walkers can choose from a 5k, 10k, combo 15k or the kids’ 1-mile gobble wobble, all leading participants through the scenic Dana Point Harbor. Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt, finisher medal, race bib with timed results, and a virtual goody bag with exclusive offers from local businesses. Participants will also enjoy plenty of photo ops, a costume contest, health & fitness expo, and more. Races will sell out.

“Dana Point Harbor has long been a place where friends, families and the community gather to create lasting holiday memories, and this year is no exception,” said Bryon Ward, President of Burnham-Ward Properties and partner of Dana Point Harbor Partners. “Dana Point Harbor Partners is proud to help carry on this tradition by supporting the 48th annual Turkey Trot, an event that embodies the spirit of the season and brings our incredible community together.”

The Dana Point Turkey Trot has raised over half a million dollars for local nonprofits since its inception, with proceeds from the race continuing to support charitable causes. The 2025 local beneficiaries include Dana Point Women’s Club / Project Foster, Dana Point Historical Society, and YMCA of Orange County.

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