Kids & Family
Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2018: Guide To L.A. County
Choose from the many runs throughout the Los Angeles area, and more pumpkin pie for you!
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA – Indulge guilt-free in extra servings on Thanksgiving Day after participating in the new American tradition: The Turkey Trot!
These walks, races and runs come in all varieties, from the super challenging to the easy, flat-course and stroller-friendly, and abound throughout the Los Angeles County region. Many benefit worthy causes, and turkey-day costumes are always a plus!
Below is our annual round-up of the best local events in the area. Do note the dates, however, as some do not fall on Thanksgiving Day, which this year is Thursday, Nov. 22.
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NOTE: Double check to confirm your chosen race is still planned, as there is a possibility some may be canceled due to poor air quality from regional fires.
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BELMONT SHORE:
NOV. 22: Long Beach Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day. A very popular event with food drive, too.
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BURBANK:
NOV. 22: YMCA Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Sign up soon for 10K, 5K or kids' run. Last year's event sold out.
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CLAREMONT:
NOV. 22: Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Run. "Serious runners and families alike enjoy this event. Make it your 'Family Holiday Tradition.'”
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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:
NOV. 22: Thanksgiving Day Run. A local tradition for two decades.
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LONG BEACH:
NOV. 22: Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day. A very popular event with food drive, too.
NOV. 22: Charlie Alewine Turkey Trot At The Marina. Race options from marathon to 5K.
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LOS ANGELES:
NOV. 22: Turkey Trot & Widdle Wobble. Event benefits the Midnight Mission.
NOV. 25: LA Tofurky Trot & Vegan Food Fest 2018: Griffith Park. Family-friendly, plus dogs are welcome. Food fest follows the fun run.
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PACIFIC PALISADES:
NOV. 22: Annual Palisades Funding Turkey Trot. Choose from 5K or 10K. Event benefits Hearts with Hope Foundation.
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PASADENA:
NOV. 22: 1st Annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot. A scenic 5K for all ages.
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SAN DIMAS:
NOV. 17: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K & Kids' Run. "Everyone gets pumpkin pie at the finish line!"
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SAN GABRIEL:
NOV. 17: Turkey Trot & Costume Contest. 5K & 10K at Vincent Lugo Park. Contest for best adult costume, best child costume and best group costume.
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SANTA MONICA:
NOV. 22: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon. Many race options & a "low-key" event.
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SIMI VALLEY:
NOV. 22: Thanksgiving Day 5K. Run along Arroyo bike path lined with beautiful trees.
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SOUTH EL MONTE:
NOV. 17: Annual Turkey Dash 5K Run/Walk & 1K Trot. Great event for all ages.
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STUDIO CITY:
NOV. 22: Thanksgiving Drumstick Dash & Lil Gobblers' Run. Benefits Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission.
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TOPANGA:
NOV. 24: XTERRA Turkey Trot 2018: Trippet Ranch. "15k, 10k and the 5k fun run on the scenic trails at Trippet Ranch in Topanga State Park."
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TORRANCE:
NOV. 22: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. The 39th Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot 3-Mile Fun Run.
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UPLAND:
NOV. 22: Annual Turkey Trot 5K & Kiddie Trot. Funds help Upland High School’s Boys and Girls Cross Country Team.
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VAN NUYS:
NOV. 22: Lake Balboa Turkey Trot. A 5K walk or run and 1K Gobble Gobble for the little ones.
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WALNUT:
NOV. 22: SCRR 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Morning Run. Event includes sack races & pie-eating contest.
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If we missed your city's or organization's events, please email details and links to susan.schena@patch.com.
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PLANNING A ROAD TRIP THIS THANKSGIVING? LOOK HERE FOR OTHER TURKEY TROTS STATEWIDE:
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