Things to do in Temecula, CA on Thanksgiving

Morning group swim through the breakers, held twice a week. Distance varies by skill, and everyone gets a swim buddy.

A fun, festive, and scenic Turkey Trot along the Dana Point coast to kick off Thanksgiving.

Family-friendly 5K run and walk for all ages. $55.

A 10K and 5K run and walk in the San Diego North County area, with a kids 1K fun run and a costume contest. Proceeds benefit Active Kids Alliance, which provides sports scholarships to children and families in need.

A 5K and one-mile race at Irvine Valley College on Thanksgiving, with a custom cast finisher medal, a turkey-themed shirt, chip timing and a slice of pumpkin pie at the finish.

A 5k fun run or walk on Thanksgiving morning, hosted by Studio 30, with proceeds going to teens in underprivileged housing communities.

A 1K kids fun run and a 5K run or walk through the Claremont Colleges and the historic neighborhoods beside them, with a slight downhill on the last stretch. Everyone gets a finisher medal and a race shirt.

A Thanksgiving 5K run, walk or jog through the Rancho San Pasqual community, with a short kids' gobbler run for the youngest runners. Registrants get a medal.

A 10K, 5K and kids' 1K along the pathways of the Rancho Mission Viejo community. All proceeds benefit The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, which handles education and conservation for the historic land.

An informal 5K run or walk that starts and ends at the Fleet Feet San Diego store, on sidewalks and stroller-friendly. The first 175 registrants get a limited edition t-shirt.

A no-frills 5K or 10K trail run through rolling hills and wide dirt trails at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park in San Diego, with a waterfall at the halfway point. There is no timing and no parking fee, so bring your own water.

The WILD TURKEY TROT 5K: a fast and flat certified Thanksgiving course that starts and finishes downtown.

The 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K, helping OCRM families leave homelessness behind. Leashed dogs allowed; children 5 and under need not register.

A family-friendly Thanksgiving Day 5K run and walk in Palm Desert, California, celebrating 20 years of raising funds for Martha's Village & Kitchen. The money supports its mission to end hunger and homelessness across the Coachella Valley.

An easy two-mile early bird walk around the water features at Borrego Springs Resort, led by ABDNHA volunteers. No charge, maximum 10 participants. The walk is full, with a wait list.

The 10th Annual Kindness Matters Walk, joined in person or virtually, carrying Katie's legacy forward with a 5K by walking, running, biking or more.

A 5K and 10K at Rohr Park in Bonita that honors the pets who have filled our lives, whether they are still here or remembered. Dogs can join a doggy mile, and a kids' mile is there for younger family members.

Life Time's 3rd annual 5K Turkey Trot along the coastline, led by Life Time trainers.

Yoga at Sunset Cliffs on Thanksgiving morning: gratitude, mindful movement and ocean views. Open to all levels. Donation-based.