Dana Point Turkey Trot Returns to Scenic Dana Point Harbor for 27th Year; Event is Among the Largest Thanksgiving Day Races in the Nation.DANA POINT, Calif. -- Over 9,000 attendees will rise early Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25 for the Dana Point Turkey Trot turkey trot n. A ragtime dance marked by a springy walk with the feet well apart and a swinging up-and-down movement of the shoulders. Noun 1. , one of the largest Turkey Trots in the nation featuring participants from 42 states. The historic courses through Dana Point Harbor include a 5K, 10K, Masters 5K (runners over 40) and a Hot to Trot Kids' Race (ages 8-12 only). Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County will receive 100 percent of proceeds from pledges and donations made through the new online registration process at www.turkeytrot.com. The nationally associated food bank distributes 1 million pounds of food each month to over 220,000 people in Orange County. The beautiful Turkey Trot courses pass the world famous surf spot, Doheny State Beach Doheny State Beach, protected as part of the California Department of Parks and Recreation, is a beach on the Pacific coast of Orange County, in Southern California. It includes a day use surfing beach at the northern end, as well as campgrounds in its southern area. , then wind throughout Dana Point Harbor and out to ocean breakwater breakwater, offshore structure to protect a harbor from wave energy or deflect currents. When it also serves as a pier, it is called a quay; when covered by a roadway it is called a mole. . Runners make a turnaround at the bottom of the cliffs formally known as Killer Dana Killer Dana was a legendary surf break located in Dana Point, California. The surf break was notorious because it came out of deep water and broke close to the rocks that lined the beach. , a famous surf spot of the '60s and pass the Pilgrim, a full-size replica of the hide brig immortalized by Richard Henry Richard Henry is a name that may refer to several people:
See also: Before ." Computer chip timing and prize money in the 10K - $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place male and female - are offered this year as well as age division awards and prizes for the kids' race. Live entertainment, vendors and sponsor booths, food, and activities for kids will be featured at the Finish Line Festival in the Dana Marina Plaza adjacent to the start/finish line area all morning. Race day registration begins at 6 a.m. and the 10K race starts at 7 a.m. The 5K Masters' Run (for runners over 40) starts at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K Open Run begins at 9:10 a.m. The popular Hot to Trot Kids' Race is open to kids ages 8-12 starting at 10 a.m. Entry fees are $31 for adults and $15 for children. Entrants receive a custom-designed race T-shirt, goodie good·ie n. Variant of goody1. bag and refreshments. Participants can register online or download entry forms by visiting www.turkeytrot.com. For additional race details, contact the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce at 949-496-1555 or International City Racing at 562-728-8829. |
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