ABWR Half Marathon - Van Nuys
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Lake Balboa Turkey Trot, Lake Balboa (Van Nuys), Los Angeles, November 26, 2026
A Thanksgiving Day running event at Woodley Park Section 1, 6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa (Van Nuys), Los Angeles, organized by A Better World Running. The event offers multiple distances on an easy out and back course.
- 5K : 1 loop
- 10K : 2 loops
- 15K : 3 loops
- Half marathon : 3 loops of 4.36 miles
The course is easy to follow, with one small hill about 0.6 miles from the start. This is an open course; participants must use the pedestrian tunnel and must not cross Woodley Ave. Each loop includes an aid station supplying water cups, bottled water, Gatorade cups and Gu gels.
Included with registration are a custom finisher medal, chip timing with live results at finish, a drawstring goodie bag, free race photos available by bib number, free videos and cinematic highlight reels, and access to the event app. Age group awards are available for pickup at the race only. Performance shirts are available for an additional fee.
Bib pickup is offered the day before at Woodley Park (time to be confirmed) or on race morning. Parking is available in the lots off Woodley Ave and Victory Blvd, with an overflow dirt lot across Woodley Ave near the golf course. There is a 3 hour 15 minute time limit; the organizer can arrange alternatives on request. The event has a no refund policy but permits transfers on request. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
