LA Turkey Trail
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LA Turkey Trail
LA Turkey Trail is a trail running event in the Santa Monica Mountains, based at the Top of Reseda Trailhead near 3539 Reseda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Courses run toward the Nike Missile Tower and offer views of the Valley, the Ocean, and the San Gabriel Mountains. All routes are on fire roads and singletrack.
The event features multiple distances with recorded elevation gain:
- Half marathon: 13.67 miles, 2,323 feet gain
- 10k: 6.7 miles, 857 feet gain
- 5k Fun Run and Hike: 2.76 miles, 448 feet gain
Amenities and services provided with entry include unique finisher medals, free course photography, a taco breakfast, beer garden for 21 and over, pre-race coffee, sponsor giveaways, finish line announcers and live DJs, sports massage by Vision for Enrichment, and professional medical support. Awards and prizes include overall podiums and age group awards for the 5k, 10k, and half marathon. Half marathon winners in the male and female divisions each receive $500.
The event includes a canned food drive with drop-off bins at registration to benefit the West Valley Food Bank. LA Turkey Trail is part of the Trail Half Series of six races and all SoCalTrail races are cupless. Volunteer opportunities offer race swag, meals, coffee, and race credits for this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
