Oceanside

Turkey Trot

November 23, 2023

6:45am (5M), 8:05am (5K) & 10:00am (Kids Run)

Start: 330 N. Coast Highway
Finish: The Strand & Seagaze
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Move your feet
before you eat!

What better way to kick off Thanksgiving day than with a 5K run or walk?! A favorite annual tradition in O’side, the Turkey Trot welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

Recognized as one of the Top Trots in the country by Runner’s World Magazine and the Los Angeles Times, the trot attracts visitors from 46 States and 460 cities and benefits the Move Your Feet Before You Eat!® foundation.

Join us to “move your feet before you eat” this Thanksgiving at Oceanside’s 18th Annual Turkey Trot 5-mile or 5K run/walk. Register & join one of the fastest-growing holiday traditions. Be sure to bring the entire family, as there will be races for everyone. The event offers a costume contest, the largest teams competition, fabulous live entertainment on the course, and finisher medals for all participants. Free digital photos, medals, shirts, and live results to all registered participants. The event has raised over $470,000 for non-profits that serve O’side residents.

The scenic beachside course starts on Coast Highway and ends behind the amphitheater on the strand in Oceanside and features 5K or 5 miles of fast and flat stretches, water views and ocean breezes.

Lodging

Event special rates and current Oceanside deals

We’re so excited to have you join us in Oceanside for this action-packed annual event. We want planning your time with us to be as easy as possible, so we’ve put together the best lodging and hotel deals for the Oceanside Turkey Trot below.

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa

101 Mission Avenue

Offer: $75 Food & Beverage Credit
Offer: $75 Food & Beverage Credit

Mission Pacific Beach Resort

201 N. Meyers St.

Offer: Save 30% at the Mission Pacific Hotel
Offer: Save 30% at the Mission Pacific Hotel
Green Room Hotel Midweek Promo

The Green Room Hotel

2020 South Coast Highway

Offer: 25% Off Midweek Stay
Offer: 25% Off Midweek Stay

The Brick Hotel

408 Pier View Way

Offer: Travel Tuesday: $200 The Brick Hotel Locals Package
Offer: Travel Tuesday: $200 The Brick Hotel Locals Package
Club Wyndham Oceanside Resort

Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort

333 North Myers Street

Offer: 30% Off 7 Nights or More
Offer: 30% Off 7 Nights or More
Brick Hotel 15% Off

The Brick Hotel

408 Pier View Way

Offer: Save 10% on your next stay! Enter promo code VISITOCEANSIDE in Payment Information at checkout.
Offer: Save 10% on your next stay! Enter promo code VISITOCEANSIDE in Payment Information at checkout.
Staycoastal Vacation Promo

StayCoastal Vacations

Varies

Offer: Save 20% off the best available rate with proof of CA residency
Offer: Save 20% off the best available rate with proof of CA residency

Marbella Vacation Rentals

308 S The Strand

Offer: 15% Off Rental Rate with promo code VISITOCEANSIDE
Offer: 15% Off Rental Rate with promo code VISITOCEANSIDE
Traveling with a group?

Depending on the size of your group, Visit Oceanside may be able to assist you in finding the perfect location for your group to stay together or find a venue for a group celebration after the event. Contact our Group Travel Department for more information.

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