LA Classic Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The LA Classic Turkey Trot takes place on November 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, CA. The race uses course routes through Griffith Park with the start and finish at the Shane's Inspiration area. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 5 Miler
- 15K
Each distance has age eligibility: the 5K is open to ages 1 to 85, the 5 Miler to ages 11 to 99, and the 15K to ages 14 to 85. The 2026 edition is listed as the third annual running of the event. Costumes are encouraged.
Entry, logistics and awards
Registration opens for the 5K and 15K on March 31, 2026, and for the 5 Miler on June 1, 2026. Fees vary by entry date with early bird, standard, and race-morning pricing tiers listed for each distance. Packet pickup is at Run With Us - Pasadena on Saturday, November 21 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at 235 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. Race-morning bib pickup begins at 6:45 am and bib pickup closes 10 minutes prior to each event's start time.
Awards include overall gift cards for top finishers - $150 for overall winners in the 15K and 5 Miler, and $100 for overall winners in the 5K - plus top-three age-group awards. Team prizes are listed for fastest teams by distance and largest combined team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
