LA Turkey Trail
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LA Turkey Trail
LA Turkey Trail is a trail race in Los Angeles, CA organized by SoCalTrail and held in the Santa Monica Mountains near the Top of Reseda Trailhead. Courses run on a mix of fire roads and singletrack with long descents, ridge views over the Valley, glimpses of the Pacific Ocean, and distant views of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Distances offered:
- Half marathon: 13.67 miles with 2,323' gain
- 10k: 6.7 miles with 857' gain
- 5k Fun Run and Hike: 2.76 miles with 448' gain
The half-marathon heads toward the Nike Missile Tower and includes singletrack sections and a notable descent on Westridge. The 10k runs along Dirt Mulholland to a turnaround near the Nike Tower. The 5k is an out-and-back intended for a wide range of participants.
Entry includes a soft cotton or tech race shirt, unique finisher medals, free course photography, and on-site services such as a beer garden for 21 and over, a vegan-friendly taco breakfast, and sports massage by Vision for Enrichment. The event provides professional medical support and holds awards for overall and age-group finishers. Half-marathon winners in the men's and women's categories receive $500 each.
LA Turkey Trail is one race in the 2026 Trail Half Series, with series points, season pass raffles, and race-credit prizes tied to participation across the six-race series. All SoCalTrail races are cupless. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
