LA Turkey Trail
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LA Turkey Trail, Los Angeles
LA Turkey Trail stages trail races in the Santa Monica Mountains with the Top of Reseda Trailhead as the start and courses that head toward the Nike Missile Tower. All courses are on fire roads and singletrack and offer views of the valley, the ocean, and the San Gabriel Mountains.
Distances offered:
- Half marathon: 13.67 miles, 2,323 ft gain
- 10k: 6.7 miles, 857 ft gain
- 5k Fun Run and Hike: 2.76 miles, 448 ft gain
Entries include a soft cotton or tech race shirt, unique finisher medals, and free course photography. Festival amenities at the finish include a beer garden for 21 and older, a vegan friendly taco breakfast, sports massage services, finish line announcers, live DJs, same day results, and professional medical support. Aid stations are provided along the courses.
The event is part of the Trail Half Series and the broader SoCalTrail programs. Half marathon winners in the male and female categories receive a $500 cash prize each. A canned food drive collects donations for the West Valley Food Bank at registration. Volunteers receive race swag, meals, and coffee and may earn race credits for future SoCalTrail events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
