# MVRRC Turkey Run & Kids Championship Races at Lake Perris

> Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM
- Where: Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam Area, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
- Ages: Kids' races: 3 & under, 4–5, 6–7, 8–12; 5K and 10K for all fitness levels
- Price: Toddler Dash (ages 3 & under) FREE; kids' races $5; 5K $20; 10K $25
- Organizer: Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Perris/MVRRCThAnnualTurkeyRunM5KAnd10KWalkRace
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The Moreno Valley Road Runners Club holds its 13th annual Turkey Run on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Dam Area of Lake Perris State Recreation Area, on a flat course along the dam that is closed to vehicle traffic. Before the 5K and 10K start at 8:30 a.m., children run their own Kids Championship Races by age: a free 50-meter Toddler Dash for ages 3 and under at 8:00 a.m., a 200-meter race for ages 4–5, a short race for ages 6–7, and a Championship Mile for ages 8–12 at 8:15 a.m. Toddlers receive a participation ribbon, the top three boys and girls in each older kids' race get awards, and every finisher of the timed races gets a medal; the first 50 registrants also receive an event T-shirt. Walkers and joggers are welcome in the 5K and 10K alongside competitive runners, so parents can take part too. Packet pick-up and registration open at 7:30 a.m., and the club says race-day registration may be available.

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