Turkey Trot Los Angeles

200 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Running > 10k, 5k

Event Description

Turkey Trot Los Angeles

Thursday, November 26, 2015

The Turkey returns to Downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning. Downtown – Get Ready.  This event offers a scenic 5k and 10k route on the historic streets of Los Angeles.

Stuff You Get

  • Turkey Collector's Apparel.  *past examples include boxer shorts, trucker hats, and t-shirts
  • Finishers Medals for ALL participants!

For Sale

  • Stylin’ Soft Cotton Shirts
  • Turkey Trot Socks
  • Turkey Hats (cooked turkey and live turkey versions)!

Public Transportation / Parking Info

Transportation to the event

Many parking lots in Downtown LA will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We strongly recommend all Turkey Trot participants to reserve a parking space in advance at this lot right along the route.  

We are also encouraging everyone to take the METRO. There is a stop at Grand Park. For only $3.50 (+$1 for a TAP Card) you can ride down to the race and back using the Metro RED or PURPLE Lines (and don’t have to worry about parking)!

Where do I park?

Many parking lots in Downtown LA will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We strongly recommend all Turkey Trot participants park at the two lots on Olive and First for the event. Please have exact change of $9.00 ready by the time you get to the parking garage. 

Please enter from 2nd and Olive – there will not be any vehicular traffic on 1st St.

Race Day Info

THURSDAY – November 24 (Thanksgiving Day)
6:45 a.m. – Race Day Registration Opens
6:45 a.m. – Pick Up Bibs / Turkey Trucker Hats

8:00 a.m. – 5k Start
8:30 a.m. – 10k Start
10:00 a.m. – Widdle Wobble Start

8:00 a.m. – Event Festival Starts – in front of City Hall!
10:00 a.m. – Awards

10:00 a.m. – Course Closed

12 noon – Go home and nap before eating Thanksgiving Dinner!


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