The 36th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot

The 36th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot

Run the race before you stuff your face! The Dana Point Turkey Trot, presented by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating its 36th year and is an annual tradition for families across Orange County. Welcoming more than 16,000 participants each year, the 2013 race features an expanded two-day Health & Wellness Expo, Kids’ Gobble Wobble, and of course, the 5K & 10K runs. With its scenic views of the Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach, the Turkey Trot is a fantastic experience for the entire family and a great way to start your Thanksgiving Day.

Get the whole family involved
The Turkey Trot embraces participation from the entire family. The one-mile Kids’ Gobble Wobble is a fun way for your child to be included in this fitness-filled event. All race participants and teams are encouraged to dress in costume and enter the contest at 9:00 a.m. on race day. The best costumes will be awarded prizes from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Salt Creek Grille. Parents with strollers are also invited to join in the festivities, but are asked to stay toward the back of the pack.

New to the Turkey Trot in 2013
The popular Health & Wellness Expo has been expanded to a second day this year and will be located in the Dana Marina Plaza. The Expo offers music and entertainment from 100.3 FM The Sound, and highlights fitness related vendors such as CLIF Bar, Moms in Charge and Winder Farms. Turkey Trot merchandise will be available for purchase, including new t-shirt designs, themed accessories, and more. Registration and packet pick-up will be available at the Health & Wellness Expo on Wednesday, November 27th from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on race day, Thursday, November 28th starting at 6 a.m. Additional parking will be available on Wednesday at the Dana Wharf parking lot to accommodate those attending the Health & Wellness expo and for participants that are picking up race packets early.

Support Local Charities
In the tradition of giving thanks, all proceeds from the 2013 Turkey Trot will go to local non-profit organizations: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, Family Assistance Ministries, The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934. On the day of the race, the charity that has raised the most money on Crowdrise.com will be presented with a $5,000 donation, second place receives $2,500, third place – $1,500 and fourth place – $1,000. Donations will be provided by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce.

To learn more about this family tradition and to register for the event, visit TurkeyTrot.com.