LA Turkey Trail
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Event Overview
The LA Turkey Trail takes place on Thanksgiving morning in the Santa Monica Mountains. The start point is the Top of Reseda Trailhead. Participants run on fire roads and singletrack trails with views of the valley, the ocean, and the San Gabriel mountains.
Distances
The event offers three distances:
- Half Marathon (13.67 miles)
- 10k (6.7 miles)
- 5k Fun Run & Hike (2.76 miles)
Course Details
All courses are on fire roads and singletrack. The half marathon route includes a descent down Westridge. The 10k course runs along Dirt Mulholland and turns around at the Nike Missile Tower. The 5k is an out-and-back route. Cut-off times are listed for each distance.
Included with Entry
Registration includes a race shirt (soft cotton or tech), a unique finisher medal, and race photography. After the race, there is a beer garden for participants aged 21 and over, a vegan-friendly taco breakfast, and a sports massage treatment provided by Vision for Enrichment.
Other Information
This is a cupless race. There is an awards ceremony for the half marathon and 10k distances. The half marathon winners in the women's and men’s categories each receive a $500 cash prize. A canned food drive is held in support of the West Valley Food Bank. The event is part of a trail half-marathon series for 2025, where completing races can earn participants awards and entries into prize drawings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
