LA Turkey Trail
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LA Turkey Trail - Los Angeles, CA
LA Turkey Trail is a trail running event organized by SoCalTrail on November 26, 2026, in the Santa Monica Mountains near Reseda. The course departs from the Top of Reseda Trailhead and heads toward the Nike Missile Tower. Routes run on a mix of fire roads and singletrack and offer views across the Valley, toward the Santa Monica Bay and the San Gabriel Mountains.
Distances
- 1/2 Marathon - 13.67 miles, 2,323' gain
- 10k - 6.7 miles, 857' gain
- 5k Fun Run & Hike - 2.76 miles, 448' gain
The event includes aid stations on course, professional medical support, same-day results and free course photography. Finishers receive unique medals and race shirts; the finish area features a beer garden for ages 21 and over, a taco breakfast, sports massage services and an awards ceremony for the 1/2 Marathon and 10k. The half-marathon overall winners in the women's and men's categories receive a $500 cash prize each. The organizer runs the event cupless.
The LA Turkey Trail is part of SoCalTrail's Trail Half Series; finishes count toward series standings, season raffles and collectible series awards. A canned food drive collects donations at registration for the West Valley Food Bank. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
