Dana Point Harbor Partners invites the community to experience the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce’s 42nd annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 28. Participate in races for all ages and then stay at the harbor to enjoy Thanksgiving offerings at select restaurants and shops.
“Dana Point Harbor Partners is proud to sponsor the annual Turkey Trot, now in its 42nd year here at the harbor,” commented Bryon Ward of Dana Point Harbor Partners and President of Burnham Ward Properties. “Each year the race brings the community together to celebrate family, give thanks and enjoy our seaside home that we are so fortunate to be a part of.”
Receive $5 off registration through October 31 using code DPHARBOR19 when registering at www.TurkeyTrot.com
Photo Courtesy of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce
The Dana Point Turkey Trot participants can walk, jog, or run a 5K or 10K scenic route through the picturesque Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach. Kids ages 4-12 can also participate during the Kids’ Gobble Wobble one-mile race. All participants will receive a shirt prior to the race and be awarded a medal after crossing the finish line.
As presenting sponsor of the Turkey Trot, Dana Point Harbor Partners is offering $5 off race registration through October 31, 2019, by using the code DPHARBOR19 at checkout. For more information and to register visit www.TurkeyTrot.com. Online registration will remain open through November 28.
Dana Point Harbor features fine and casual dining, coffee shops, and niche eateries perfect for pre-race fuel, and post-race celebration. On Thanksgiving Day, Turk’s will be serving breakfast starting at 8 a.m. and will offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings from 1 – 10 p.m.
Gemmell’s Restaurant will be open from 12 – 7 p.m., offering a special three-course meal for just $38.95 per person. Wind & Sea will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and will begin accepting reservations on October 28.
The Brig Restaurant will be open from 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. and will offer a special Thanksgiving dinner. Stop by Jerky & Cali Gifts for a “Turkey Trot Special” of four bags of beef jerky for just $25. Mix it up this Thanksgiving and serve up some lobster from Jon’s Fish Market.
Reserve your lobster for just $20 a pound through October 20 and pick it up the day before Thanksgiving. For those looking to join a fun and festive team for the Turkey Trot race, the staff at iHeartYoga will be making race tutus on Saturday, November 23rd from 1-3 p.m. and is welcoming all ages to join in on the fun. All of the materials for the tutus will be provided free of charge.
About Dana Point Harbor: Dana Point Harbor invites you to enjoy fun, sun, ocean activities, delicious dining, shopping and more. From migratory gray whales that frequent the coastline to stunning sunsets and harbor views, there’s seaside beauty and unforgettable adventure at Dana Point Harbor. For more information visit DanaPointHarbor.com or connect with us via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
About Dana Point Harbor Partners: Dana Point Harbor Partners, LLC (DPHP), a collaboration created to operate and redevelop Dana Point Harbor in a P-3 partnership with the County of Orange, is made up of three “best in class” real estate development firms, each specializing in a unique product type. Burnham Ward Properties is responsible for stewarding the harbor’s Commercial Core activities featuring the retail, restaurants, offices and other land side buildings, as well as all parkscape areas. Bellwether Financial Group guides the marina operations including the boat slips, boater facilities, dry boat storage, day-boat parking and launch ramp areas. R.D. Olson Development leads the hotel redevelopment and hospitality components of the harbor.
The partnership is developing a master plan that connects the harbor’s land side and waterside to become a singular cohesive waterfront experience. United by a love of the water and dedicated to preserving Dana Point Harbor’s historical significance, the partnership is applying all areas of respective expertise to ensure every element of the harbor will be thoughtfully designed, redeveloped and managed to be re-imagined into a world-class destination with historic roots and local charm.
Christine Graves
PR & Event Marketing Specialist
