Since the fi rst offi cial running of the Dana Point Turkey Trot 35 years ago, the annual Thanksgiving Day race has become a cherished family tradition for many Southern California families as well as those that travel from out of state to take part. This year the Chamber of Commerce is expecting nearly 11,000 to experience the route that takes runners on a breath-takingly beautiful tour of the OC Dana Point Harbor and the magnifi cent cliffs overlooking it as well as Doheny State Beach.

If the Trot has yet to make its way on to your family’s list of holiday season customs, why not give it a try this year? The fun festival atmosphere offers something for everyone, from elite runners to begin-ners and walkers. With a 10K, 5K and Mission Hos-pital Kids’ Gobble Wobble as well as the Aviir Health and Wellness Expo, the Turkey Trot is a healthy and energizing way to kick off Thanksgiving Day.

Event proceeds will benefi t the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group’s efforts to help our

Camp Pendleton-based active duty 5th Marines and Sailors during the holidays.

Advanced registration is available online at www.turkeytrot.com through November 19. Onsite registra-tion will be available November 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Dana Marina Plaza parking lot at the southeast corner of Dana Point Harbor Drive and Golden Lantern, near Mahé Restaurant. Race day registration will run from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the same parking lot.

A Trot with Tradition

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Wednesday, November 21, 201210 a.m.–5 p.m. Aviir’s Health & Wellness Expo Registration & Packet Pick-up

Thursday, November 22, 20126 a.m.–11 a.m. Aviir’s Health & Wellness Expo7 a.m. 10K Start8:30 a.m. 5K Masters (ages 40 & up)9:10 a.m. Costume Contest9:30 a.m. 5K Open10:15 a.m. Mission Hospital’s Kids’ Gobble Wobble (1 Mile)

Schedule of eveNTS *Get there early to avoid crowds and get a parking spot. Plan to arrive at least 45 to 60 minutes before your start time!