Turkey Trot LA
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Turkey Trot Los Angeles - Thanksgiving Day event
Turkey Trot Los Angeles is a Thanksgiving Day running event in downtown Los Angeles held on November 26, 2026. The course runs past landmarks such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall and finishes at Grand Park, where a post-event festival takes place.
The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Combo 5K & 10K run
- Widdle Wobble
- 1 mile dog jog
- 5K virtual run
Registration opens on April 16 and prices start as low as $29 while quantities last. Packet pickup is available in advance and is recommended to reduce race-day check-in time. Turkey hats and socks are available at packet pickup and on race morning, with additional merchandise available online. Every finisher receives a soft cotton race t-shirt and a finisher medal, and each participant will receive a canvas UAE USA backpack.
The event lists UAE USA United as a presenting sponsor and partners with The Midnight Mission; proceeds support efforts to provide meals and services to people experiencing homelessness. Volunteer opportunities are available to assist with event setup, attendee engagement, and distribution tasks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.