LA Turkey Trail
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LA Turkey Trail
LA Turkey Trail is a Thanksgiving morning trail running event in the Santa Monica Mountains that starts at the Top of Reseda Trailhead and routes toward the Nike Missile Tower. Courses run entirely on fire roads and singletrack and offer views of the Valley, the Pacific Ocean, and the San Gabriel Mountains.
The event offers multiple distances and measured elevation gain:
- Half marathon: 13.67 miles, 2,323 feet gain
- 10k: 6.7 miles, 857 feet gain
- 5k: 2.76 miles, 448 feet gain
Finish line amenities include a beer garden for guests 21 and older, a vegan friendly taco breakfast, finisher medals, and free course photography included with entry. Sports massage services are provided at the finish and there is an awards ceremony for half marathon and 10k runners. Podium awards are given for overall places in the 5k, 10k, and half marathon, and age group awards are offered for the 10k and half marathon. The half marathon awards include $500 prizes for the male and female winners.
The event also runs a canned food drive with drop off bins available at registration. All SoCalTrail races are CUPLESS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
