Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon - Thursday

Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon - Thursday is a Thanksgiving Day endurance event in the Los Angeles, California, area on November 26, 2026, organized by A Better World Running. The half marathon (13.1 miles), 15K (9.3 miles) and 10K all start at 7:30 a.m., the competitive 5K at 7:45 a.m., and a non-competitive walk/family 5K at 9:30 a.m. The course follows a scenic, clearly marked beach path in Santa Monica made up of several loops. Every participant gets official timing and results posted online, plus free race photos. Bib pickup times are set in advance, and free and paid parking options are available near the start area.

With distances from 5K to half marathon on a flat beach path, this event suits nearly every goal: a relaxed family walk, a first 10K or 15K, or a fast, flat half marathon at the end of the fall season. For the half, plan on a 10- to 12-week build with a weekly long run reaching 10 to 12 miles; the loop format also makes pacing easy to manage.