The Thanksgiving Gobble Run 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Santa Monica, California
- Price $38.09 - $43.39
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Thanksgiving Gobble Run, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the beautiful Santa Monica, Los Angeles! This festive event features three race distances: a 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, making it the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day with health, gratitude, and fun.
Experience breathtaking ocean views as you race along Santa Monica's iconic beachfront path, and soak in the cheerful atmosphere filled with decorations and music. The event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, ensuring a joyful celebration for families and friends alike. Don’t miss out on the post-race festivities, complete with refreshments and fun photo ops with Thanksgiving-themed props. So lace up your running shoes, embrace the holiday spirit, and join the community for a memorable morning of fitness and fun at the Santa Monica Turkey Trot!
Experience breathtaking ocean views as you race along Santa Monica's iconic beachfront path, and soak in the cheerful atmosphere filled with decorations and music. The event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, ensuring a joyful celebration for families and friends alike. Don’t miss out on the post-race festivities, complete with refreshments and fun photo ops with Thanksgiving-themed props. So lace up your running shoes, embrace the holiday spirit, and join the community for a memorable morning of fitness and fun at the Santa Monica Turkey Trot!
Organiser's Description
PERMIT APPROVED!
THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON FEMALE SIGN
START YOUR THANKSGIVING DAY WITH GRATITUDE, FITNESS, AND FUN AT THE SANTA MONICA TURKEY TROT! WHETHER YOURE RUNNING THE 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON, THIS FESTIVE RACE IS THE PERFECT WAY TO EARN YOUR FEAST AND CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WITH SCENIC OCEAN VIEWS AND A WELCOMING COMMUNITY, ITS A THANKSGIVING TRADITION YOU WONT WANT TO MISS!
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES
OPNE: 6:15 AM - 7:35 AM
LOCATION: RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT NEAR THE START LINE
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
PARKING INFORMATION
STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE, BUT BE SURE TO CHECK SIGNS CAREFULLY AS RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE, PARK IN THE PAID LOT NEAR THE START LINE. FEES RANGE FROM $10 TO $12, AND PAYMENT CAN BE MADE AT THE MACHINE NEAR THE ENTRANCE IF THE ATTENDANT IS UNAVAILABLE.
AWARDS
GOBBLE UP SOME BRAGGING RIGHTS!
THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL TO CELEBRATE THEIR ACHIEVEMENT.
WHY JOIN THE SANTA MONICA TURKEY TROT?
SCENIC COURSE: TAKE IN THE FRESH OCEAN BREEZE AND STUNNING VIEWS AS YOU RUN ALONG SANTA MONICAS ICONIC BEACHFRONT PATH.
FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE: ENJOY THE THANKSGIVING SPIRIT WITH CHEERFUL DECORATIONS, MUSIC, AND TURKEY-THEMED FUN.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN: THIS RACE WELCOMES RUNNERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, MAKING IT A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE WITH LOVED ONES.
POST-RACE CELEBRATION
STICK AROUND AFTER THE RACE TO ENJOY:
REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS TO REFUEL BEFORE THE BIG MEAL.
FUN PHOTO OPS WITH TURKEY PROPS AND THANKSGIVING-THEMED BACKDROPS.
A WARM AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE.
BURN SOME CALORIES, MAKE MEMORIES, AND START YOUR THANKSGIVING DAY ON A HIGH NOTE AT THE SANTA MONICA TURKEY TROT. LACE UP YOUR SHOES, BRING YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT, AND TROT YOUR WAY TO A FESTIVE MORNING OF FUN AND FITNESS!
RUN FAST, FEAST BIG, AND GIVE THANKS!
THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON FEMALE SIGN
START YOUR THANKSGIVING DAY WITH GRATITUDE, FITNESS, AND FUN AT THE SANTA MONICA TURKEY TROT! WHETHER YOURE RUNNING THE 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON, THIS FESTIVE RACE IS THE PERFECT WAY TO EARN YOUR FEAST AND CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WITH SCENIC OCEAN VIEWS AND A WELCOMING COMMUNITY, ITS A THANKSGIVING TRADITION YOU WONT WANT TO MISS!
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES
OPNE: 6:15 AM - 7:35 AM
LOCATION: RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT NEAR THE START LINE
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
PARKING INFORMATION
STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE, BUT BE SURE TO CHECK SIGNS CAREFULLY AS RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE, PARK IN THE PAID LOT NEAR THE START LINE. FEES RANGE FROM $10 TO $12, AND PAYMENT CAN BE MADE AT THE MACHINE NEAR THE ENTRANCE IF THE ATTENDANT IS UNAVAILABLE.
AWARDS
GOBBLE UP SOME BRAGGING RIGHTS!
THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL TO CELEBRATE THEIR ACHIEVEMENT.
WHY JOIN THE SANTA MONICA TURKEY TROT?
SCENIC COURSE: TAKE IN THE FRESH OCEAN BREEZE AND STUNNING VIEWS AS YOU RUN ALONG SANTA MONICAS ICONIC BEACHFRONT PATH.
FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE: ENJOY THE THANKSGIVING SPIRIT WITH CHEERFUL DECORATIONS, MUSIC, AND TURKEY-THEMED FUN.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN: THIS RACE WELCOMES RUNNERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, MAKING IT A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE WITH LOVED ONES.
POST-RACE CELEBRATION
STICK AROUND AFTER THE RACE TO ENJOY:
REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS TO REFUEL BEFORE THE BIG MEAL.
FUN PHOTO OPS WITH TURKEY PROPS AND THANKSGIVING-THEMED BACKDROPS.
A WARM AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE.
BURN SOME CALORIES, MAKE MEMORIES, AND START YOUR THANKSGIVING DAY ON A HIGH NOTE AT THE SANTA MONICA TURKEY TROT. LACE UP YOUR SHOES, BRING YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT, AND TROT YOUR WAY TO A FESTIVE MORNING OF FUN AND FITNESS!
RUN FAST, FEAST BIG, AND GIVE THANKS!
The Thanksgiving Gobble Run 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon