Turkey Trot Friday Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Turkey Trot Friday - Long Beach
Turkey Trot Friday in Long Beach is scheduled for Friday, November 27, 2026, on the Long Beach Shoreline Path at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Belmont Shores, Long Beach, CA 90803.
The course is an open, marked beach-path route consisting of out-and-back loops. Participants are asked to be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the path.
- 5 km out-and-back loop
- 10 km two 5k loops
- 15 km three 5k loops
- Half marathon three 4.36 mile loops
An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Registration includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free videos, live results at the finish, free photos tied to bib numbers, cinematic race highlight reels, trophies and achievement badges for milestones, an Ascend Index ranking, an Ascend Crew feature to follow friends, and a free event app. An assortment of snacks and samples is also provided. Age group awards are available for pickup at the race only.
There is a 3 hour 15 minute time limit for the half marathon; participants who need more time may request an early start from the organizer. Transfers must be arranged through the organizer and the event has a no refund policy. Parking is free in nearby residential streets; the beach lot is paid parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.