We are so thankful for your participation in the La Casita Preschool community and look forward to seeing you at our future events. We will be hosting Breakfast with Santa in 2 sessions on December 6th, 2025. Tickets go on sale November 1st! We wish you a fun and festive holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for signing up for the 2nd annual Dobson Ranch Turkey Trot! We appreciate your enthusiasm and are excited to have you join us Thanksgiving morning. Below are trot day instructions to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience on the day of the trot.

We ask you to please read this entire message, but will give you a quick reference overview here:

Start time is 7:00am

Check in starts at 6:45am

Check in is located behind Laguna Park sign

Course will begin closure at 8am

🦃 Please have your tickets open on your phone or printed for the simplest check in.

🦃 Tickets will be scanned at the back of the monument sign facing Laguna Azul Ave. Once scanned, a gold event bracelet will be given for every registered attendant collecting a finish line medal. In order to collect your medals you will need to turn in your band so please wear them or put them somewhere they won’t be lost.

🦃 Once checked in and banded, you will proceed to the start line at the ramada. The start line will be released at 7am. We will be able to process check ins from 6:45 to 7:15 that morning.

🦃 Start line will be released at 7am from the Ramada.

🦃 The path is included on a map below and takes a maximum of 25 minutes at a leisurely speed to complete. There will also be safety cones along the path after it leaves the lakefront to keep you headed back to the finish line.

🦃 We will welcome you back to the start line to finish and collect your hard earned treasure. Trot squad staff will be placed at the ramada tables to collect your bands and hand over that precious gold medal.

🦃 Trot staff will be on site until 8:30 to get everyone across the finish line. They will be wearing these shirts to identify themselves, feel free to ask any of them for assistance day of.

🦃 As a friendly reminder there are no first aid services available at this event. Water and restroom access is available at the filling station and Recreation Center at the Saratoga Center it will be open for easy access.

🦃 This event runs on the lakefront and has open access to Saratoga pool. Please be extra cautious when near the water and mindful of your children to keep them safe.

🦃 There are no road closures, you will cross some cul de sacs and neighborhood roads, abide all traffic laws and proceed with caution.

🍗 If you find you have any unanswered questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the event coordinator, Krysta, via this email or through contacting the rec office who will get you connected.

We are so excited to share this morning with all of you, feel free to strut those festive feathers in whatever holiday outfits or costumes you can!

Sending gourd vibes,

The La Casita Preschool Parents Club

Dobson Ranch 2025 Turkey Trot