The Thanksgiving weekend Turkey Trot is a running community tradition! 

It's a great way to start off this wonderful holiday and feel just fine about going back for seconds at the dinner table. Enjoy some fresh air while you take on a physical challenge and connect with the community at these running events. You will have an extra bounce in your step when you return home and spend quality time with friends and family watching football and feasting on delicious turkey, stuffing, cranberries and more. 

We have two things for you in this article

1 - A list of Turkey Trots happening around the Los Angeles area you might want to check out.

2 - The RunGuides Los Angeles Turkey Trot map to help you find Turkey Trots near you

LA Classic Turkey Trot

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Distance: 5k and 15k

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The run offers a 5K run/walk through beautiful Griffith Park in Los Angeles as well as a 15K for those looking to challenge themselves! This event starts and finishes across from the Griffith Park Visitor Center, near the Merry-Go-Round area! Whether you're running for a PR, running for fun, or walking, there's no better way to start the Thanksgiving holiday! Costumes are encouraged!

> Learn more about the LA Classic Turkey Trot

Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Distance: 1mi, 5k, and 10k

Run Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. This is a family friendly event that has something for everyone. Choose your own course tactics: Run fast, jog, trot, walk, or enjoy a nice stroll on this flat scenic course. You're welcome to come dressed in a theme or in running attire. This will be a picture perfect way to start celebrating Thanksgiving Day!

> Learn more about the Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

Turkey Trot Los Angeles

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k & 10k
Run Size: 1,000 - 5,000

Don’t miss LA’s best Thanksgiving tradition! Run/walk a 5k, 10k or  1 Mile Dog Jog before you feast and help fundraise for The Midnight Mission. There’s also an adorable Widdle Wobble for the little trotters (ages 12 and under). Everyone is welcome!

The race starts and finishes in front of City Hall in downtown Los Angeles where you will enjoy a historic course along Spring Street, referred to as the Wall Street of the West. You’ll pass by such notable buildings as the Continental Building (LA’s first skyscraper), the Walt Disney Concert Hall and more!

> Learn more about the Turkey Trot Los Angeles

Orange County Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k and 1 mile
Run Size: 1,000 - 5,000

Two cace choices! Choose the best race for you and earn a custom finishers medal and slice of fresh pumpkin pie!

Run fast, jog, trot, walk, or enjoy a nice stroll on this flat scenic course.  A scrumptious SLICE OF PIE awaits you at the finish. Along with So Cal's best custom cast finisher medal, you get an awesome shirt and CHIP TIMED. Get your friends and family together and kick off the holidays together! Guaranteed to be a picture perfect way to start celebrating THANKSGIVING DAY!

> Learn more about the Orange County Turkey Trot

Turkey Trot OC 5K

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k
Run Size: 500

Continue your family tradition, or take advantage of our flat and fast course to improve your 5K time, all in-person! Join in the fun of the annual Turkey Trot OC 5K on Thanksgiving in Tustin, CA. This event includes finisher medals, timed medals for all age groups, and an event T-shirt. The event aims to raise funds to provide 30,000 meals for the hungry and homeless of Orange County. Your participation will continue the work of ending homelessness, one life at a time.

> Learn more about the Turkey Trot OC 5K

Dana Point Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Distance: 5k, 10k, and 1mi
Run Size: 7,500

Burn off your pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with a run/walk of a 5K, 10K, 15K Combo, or Kids 1-Mile Gobble Wobble in the beautiful Dana Point Harbor! Registration includes a Commemorative T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, Race Bib with Timed Results (Kids Gobble Wobble not timed), and Virtual Goody Bag.

> Learn more about the Dana Point Turkey Trot

Looking for More Races?

For the complete list of Turkey Trots and other races happening in and around Los Angeles go to www.runguides.com/los-angeles/runs