Los Angeles Turkey Trot
Race snapshot
Race Day
50–73°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Large field
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Los Angeles Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning tradition in Downtown Los Angeles, returning for its 14th annual running on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The event starts and finishes near Los Angeles City Hall, with the 1 Mile Dog Jog opening the morning at 7:30 a.m., two 5K waves at 8:00 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., the 10K departing last at 9:00 a.m., and the Widdle Wobble kids' run at 10:15 a.m.; a 5K/10K Combo option is also offered. The course passes downtown landmarks including the Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad museum before finishing at a festival in Grand Park. The Los Angeles Turkey Trot benefits The Midnight Mission, aiming to raise $100,000 toward meals and self-sufficiency programs for people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, and is presented by UAE USA United with support from Costco and Delta Dental of California. A record 7,000 runners and walkers took part in the 2025 edition. Every finisher receives a race t-shirt, finisher medal, and canvas backpack.
Questions about the Los Angeles Turkey Trot 2026
When is the Los Angeles Turkey Trot 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Where is the Los Angeles Turkey Trot?
Los Angeles, CA, United States.
What time does the Los Angeles Turkey Trot start?
The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Los Angeles Turkey Trot 2026?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration via raceroster.com, linked from turkeytrot.la; In-person packet pickup at Boomtown Brewery (Nov 21-22, 2026), Grand Park (Nov 25, 2026), or race morning at Grand Park (Nov 26, 2026).
How much does the Los Angeles Turkey Trot 2026 cost?
10K: $50. 5K: $45. 5K/10K Combo: $65. 1 Mile Dog Jog: $39.
When and where is packet pickup for the Los Angeles Turkey Trot?
Nov 21, 2026: Saturday-Sunday, November 21-22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Nov 25, 2026: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
What is the Los Angeles Turkey Trot elevation gain?
15 m (49 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Los Angeles Turkey Trot course like?
It passes Los Angeles City Hall (start), Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad museum.
What is the weather like at the Los Angeles Turkey Trot?
Race-day temperatures are usually 10–23 °C (50–73 °F). Feels mild.
How many runners does the Los Angeles Turkey Trot have?
7,200 participants. Large field.
Where are the Los Angeles Turkey Trot results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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