Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot
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Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot
The Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot marks its 12th year on Thanksgiving Day 2026 at Palisades Charter High School (Dolphin Stadium) Football Field, located at 15777 W. Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. The event program includes multiple running events and volunteer opportunities.
Distances offered:
- 5K - 3.1 miles
- 10K - 6.2 miles
- Kids Race - 440 yards
Registration details by event:
- Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot 5K: registration opens 6/17/2026 and closes 6/29/2026; fee $50.00.
- Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot 10K: registration opens 6/17/2026 and closes 6/29/2026; fee $60.00.
- Kids Race (ages 5 to 10): registration opens 6/29/2026 and closes 11/27/2026; fee $42.00.
- Volunteers: registration opens 6/29/2026 and closes 11/20/2026; fee $0.00.
Participant provisions and rules include bib numbers and event t-shirts for registered participants in the 5K and 10K, and medals for kids race finishers. Bibs must be worn on the front over any water belt, sweater, or other item and placed over the abdomen area or the lower part of the shorts. Organizers request faster runners position toward the front and slower runners, walkers and strollers toward the back.
Logistics noted for race day: parking is available in and around the Alphabet Streets; residents near downtown Pacific Palisades are asked to walk where possible. Registration is located at the Palisades Charter High School football field. Medals and water will be available at the finish line, no dogs are allowed on the football field, and medical staff will be on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
