🦃 Mile Square Turkey Trot – Fountain Valley, CA 5K | 10K | 1-Mile Gobbler Dash | Little Turkeys 200-Yard Dash 📍 Mile Square Park | Fountain Valley, CA 🕘 Start Time: 9:00 AM (5K & 10K) 🚪 Park Opens: 7:00 AM | 🎟 Bib Pick-Up Begins: 8:15 AM
Get ready to trot your tail feathers through beautiful Mile Square Park at the Mile Square Turkey Trot — a festive, family-friendly race full of fall vibes, gratitude, and good energy! Whether you're chasing a PR or strolling for fun before the feast, there’s a distance for everyone. 🏃♀️🍁✨
🗺️ LOCATION & PARKING: Mile Square Park – Fountain Valley Enter through the main gate off Euclid, then make a left into the first parking lot on your left (Lot PA). Follow that lot to the next section and you’ll spot our cheerful set-up near the playground. ✨ Clean, open restrooms are available near the start line.
🚗 Parking Info Parking is $7.00 per car, and yes — the rangers will be checking. They’ve got sharper senses than a turkey on Thanksgiving Eve. 💵 Cash is fastest at the gate, but cards are accepted too.
🏃♂️ THE COURSE: Course Map Link The 5K and 10K follow one big loop around the park, clearly marked with arrows, signs, and chalk. It’s an open course, so stay alert and trot smart!
📅 RACE DAY SCHEDULE: Link to Start Line 🦃 5K & 10K Start Time: 9:00 AM 🍂 1-Mile Gobbler Dash: Follows the main race start 🐣 Little Turkeys 200-Yard Dash: After the 1-Mile Dash
🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🍁 Fun photo ops and fall decorations 🍬 Sweet treats at the finish line 🎶 Good vibes and music throughout the park 🛍️ Goodie bags for all kids 🏆 Age group awards & medals for the top 3 men & women in each distance
Bring your crew, lace up your shoes, and get ready to make some memories before the big feast. Races are rain or shine — just like Thanksgiving, we show up no matter the weather! 🍂👟
