Voted "Top Trot" by Runner's World 2014 & 15. The PMCU O'side Turkey Trot is a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and multiple kids races. The event is held on Thanksgiving Day and benefits Oceanside Schools and other North San Diego Non Profits.
In 2017 a $1,000 prize purse was added and will be given out to the top three fabulous costumes on race day and the top three on instagram. The event attracts 9,000 plus participants from all over the country. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal, t-shirt, goodie bag and complimentary finish line refreshments. Added in 2016 was the Tri-City Medical Center Senior 1 Mile which was held on the Wed. Morning prior to Thanksgiving for folks 70 years and over. Event features a 400m walk with walkers or push for wheelchairs.