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Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots 2020 Guide: Riverside County
Don't let the pandemic keep you from this holiday tradition. Many Inland Empire runs are planned, with many charities relying on proceeds.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — While some established Thanksgiving turkey trots were scrapped this year throughout the Inland Empire, due to pandemic-related crowd restrictions, others still are a go. Several organizers are opting for virtual formats — meaning you can run anytime or anywhere. (Treadmills may even count!)
And if you're debating whether to "gobble-wobble" in 2020 with most of the massive, festive extravaganzas having fallen by the wayside, keep in mind such local non-profits as food banks, homeless shelters, senior services and school groups still benefit from these runs' registration fees — even if races are virtual.
The traditional T-shirts, swag and finishers' medals are included with many sign-ups, too.
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Peruse the list to see if any of the walk/runs suit your family, and have a Happy Thanksgiving, from Patch!
NOTE: Do follow the links for the latest updates from organizers in the event races are canceled at the last minute or put back on the calendar.
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COACHELLA VALLEY:
NOV. 26-29: Fortem Financial Thanksgiving 5K For Martha’s Village & Kitchen. Benefits those suffering food insecurity and homelessness.
- Virtual: Run anytime, anywhere, Coachella Valley, CA
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PALM SPRINGS:
NOV. 26-DEC. 31: Wild Turkey Trot 5K. Proceeds support Mizell Center Meals on Wheels program.
- Virtual via Palm Springs Marathon Runners, Palm Springs, CA
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PERRIS:
NOV. 21-DEC. 5: MVRRC 7th Annual Turkey Trot 5K. Finisher medals to all participants. Supports running-club programs.
- Virtual via Moreno Valley Road Runners Club, Perris, CA
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RIVERSIDE:
NOV. 26: 6th Annual Riverside Turkey Trot. Event begins Thanksgiving morning with online National Anthem, warm-up & runners' count-down. Benefits Rebirth Homes charity.
- Virtual in Riverside County/Inland Empire, CA
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SAN BERNARDINO:
NOV. 26: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Portion of proceeds go to San Bernardino County emergency response and relief efforts.
- Virtual in San Bernardino/Inland Empire, CA
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UPLAND:
NOV. 23-29: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K & Kiddie Trot. Funds support Upland High School’s Boys and Girls Cross Country Team.
- Virtual via City of Upland, CA
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STATEWIDE GUIDE: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots 2020 Guide: California
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