WHAT: 48th Annual Turkey Trot
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. One of the nation’s largest and most scenic turkey trots, this beloved coastal race welcomes more than ten thousand participants each year.
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. Learn more and register at TurkeyTrot.com. 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. For a pre-race pick-me-up, swing by Coco Bloom Coffee for caffeine staples and seasonal favorites like the Pumpkin White Mocha. After the race, participants and spectators can indulge in a variety of dining options with Thanksgiving specials throughout Dana Point Harbor. Perfect for those who live by the Turkey Trot motto: “Run the Race Before You Stuff Your Face!”
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Gemmell’s Restaurant, 12P-6P, 3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner & Other Entrees
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Turk’s, 8A-11P, Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, available for Lunch & Dinner
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The Brig, 7A – Close, Full Menu with Thanksgiving Specials
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Coco Bloom Coffee, 6:30A-12P, Seasonal Beverages & Pastries
WHEN: THANKSGIVING DAY
Thursday, November 27, 2025
7 AM – 12 PM
RACE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM 10K Race
8:30 AM 5K Race #1
9:15 AM Costume Contest
9:30 AM 5K Race #2
10:15 AM Kids’ 1-Mile Gobble Wobble
WHERE: Dana Point Harbor
34555 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point, CA 92629
MORE INFORMATION:
Pre-registration is required for all race participants. Spectators may view the events for free. Complimentary 4-hour parking is available in the adjacent all-new harbor parking structure.
For additional parking information, please visit danapointharbor.com.
For more information about Thanksgiving events and upcoming holiday specials, visit Dana Point Harbor at danapointharbor.com.
To view all events taking place at Dana Point Harbor, visit danapointharbor.com.
Images courtesy of Dana Point Chamber of Commerce.
