Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM PST
- Location Santa Monica, California
- Price $16.90 - $42.33
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the Turkey Day Trot: Stride for Peace on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Crescent Bay Park in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. This uplifting event features a 5K Stride for Peace and a fun-filled Family 1-Miler, perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. Kick off your Thanksgiving with gratitude and community spirit as you stroll along the stunning Santa Monica shoreline, taking in fresh ocean air and festive views.
Check-in opens at 7:00 AM, with the event beginning at 8:00 AM. This untimed event encourages you to walk, jog, or stroll at your own pace, ensuring a relaxed atmosphere for everyone. Each participant will receive a finisher medal, and enjoy free event-day photos, music, and refreshments at the finish line festival. Plus, by participating, you’ll be supporting Merge Opportunities, a nonprofit dedicated to creating pathways to employment and empowerment for individuals facing barriers to work. Let's make this Thanksgiving morning more than just a meal—join us in making a meaningful movement for peace, healing, and hope!
Check-in opens at 7:00 AM, with the event beginning at 8:00 AM. This untimed event encourages you to walk, jog, or stroll at your own pace, ensuring a relaxed atmosphere for everyone. Each participant will receive a finisher medal, and enjoy free event-day photos, music, and refreshments at the finish line festival. Plus, by participating, you’ll be supporting Merge Opportunities, a nonprofit dedicated to creating pathways to employment and empowerment for individuals facing barriers to work. Let's make this Thanksgiving morning more than just a meal—join us in making a meaningful movement for peace, healing, and hope!
Organiser's Description
TURKEY DAY TROT: STRIDE FOR PEACE 5K + FAMILY 1-MILER
CRESCENT BAY PARK 2000 OCEAN AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
THANKSGIVING MORNING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
ALARM CLOCK CHECK-IN OPENS: 7:00 AM | EVENT BEGINS: 8:00 AM
THIS IS AN UNTIMED EVENT
BIB PICK/RUNNER CHECK IS ON EVENT DAY. YOU WILL PICK UP YOUR NUMBER PRIOR TO
THE EVENT KICK OFF. CHECK IN OPENS AT 7:00 AM
START YOUR THANKSGIVING WITH PURPOSE
GATHER YOUR LOVED ONES AND BEGIN YOUR THANKSGIVING MORNING WITH GRATITUDE, MOVEMENT, AND MEANING.
THE TURKEY DAY TROT: STRIDE FOR PEACE IS AN UNTIMED, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT FEATURING A 5K STRIDE FOR PEACE AND A FAMILY 1-MILER ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL SANTA MONICA SHORELINE.
WALK, STROLL, OR STRIDETHERES NO RUSH, JUST FRESH OCEAN AIR, GOOD COMPANY, AND A SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
5K STRIDE FOR PEACE SCENIC, PEACEFUL, AND COMMUNITY-CENTERED
FAMILY 1-MILER PERFECT FOR KIDS, GRANDPARENTS, STROLLERS, AND ALL ABILITIES
COASTAL VIEWS AND FESTIVE PHOTO OPS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT
FREE EVENT-DAY PHOTOS
POST-STRIDE MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS & FINISH LINE FESTIVAL FUN
THE COURSE
BEGINS AND ENDS AT CRESCENT BAY PARK
FOLLOWS THE SANTA MONICA BEACH PATH WITH OCEAN VIEWS
WATER STOP AT NORTH BEACH PLAYGROUND
CLEARLY MARKED TURNAROUND POINTS
RETURNS TO THE PARK FOR CELEBRATION AND PHOTOS
STRIDING FOR A CAUSE
WERE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH MERGE OPPORTUNITIES, A LONG BEACHBASED NONPROFIT CREATING PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING BARRIERS TO WORK.
THEIR PROGRAMS PROVIDE HANDS-ON JOB TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT HELPING PARTICIPANTS BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP SKILLS, AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY.
DURING REGISTRATION, YOULL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO MERGE OPPORTUNITIES, ENSURING EVERY STRIDE HELPS CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES FOR ALL.
REMEMBERING LALA WALKING FOR LOVE & HEALING
THIS YEARS STRIDE FOR PEACE IS INSPIRED BY REMEMBERING LALA, HONORING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SUPPORTING SURVIVORS ON THEIR PATH TO FREEDOM AND HEALING.
THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE DIFFICULT FOR MANY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORTS INCREASE BY UP TO 30% DURING THIS SEASON.
BY STRIDING TOGETHER, WE RAISE AWARENESS, OFFER COMPASSION, AND TAKE STEPS TOWARD A FUTURE WHERE EVERY HOME IS SAFE, AND EVERY HEART IS FREE.
JOIN US
MAKE THIS THANKSGIVING MORNING MORE THAN A MEAL MAKE IT A MOVEMENT.
BRING YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR PETS, AND YOUR GRATITUDE. TOGETHER, LETS STRIDE FOR PEACE, HEALING, AND HOPE.
CRESCENT BAY PARK 2000 OCEAN AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
THANKSGIVING MORNING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
ALARM CLOCK CHECK-IN OPENS: 7:00 AM | EVENT BEGINS: 8:00 AM
THIS IS AN UNTIMED EVENT
BIB PICK/RUNNER CHECK IS ON EVENT DAY. YOU WILL PICK UP YOUR NUMBER PRIOR TO
THE EVENT KICK OFF. CHECK IN OPENS AT 7:00 AM
START YOUR THANKSGIVING WITH PURPOSE
GATHER YOUR LOVED ONES AND BEGIN YOUR THANKSGIVING MORNING WITH GRATITUDE, MOVEMENT, AND MEANING.
THE TURKEY DAY TROT: STRIDE FOR PEACE IS AN UNTIMED, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT FEATURING A 5K STRIDE FOR PEACE AND A FAMILY 1-MILER ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL SANTA MONICA SHORELINE.
WALK, STROLL, OR STRIDETHERES NO RUSH, JUST FRESH OCEAN AIR, GOOD COMPANY, AND A SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
5K STRIDE FOR PEACE SCENIC, PEACEFUL, AND COMMUNITY-CENTERED
FAMILY 1-MILER PERFECT FOR KIDS, GRANDPARENTS, STROLLERS, AND ALL ABILITIES
COASTAL VIEWS AND FESTIVE PHOTO OPS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT
FREE EVENT-DAY PHOTOS
POST-STRIDE MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS & FINISH LINE FESTIVAL FUN
THE COURSE
BEGINS AND ENDS AT CRESCENT BAY PARK
FOLLOWS THE SANTA MONICA BEACH PATH WITH OCEAN VIEWS
WATER STOP AT NORTH BEACH PLAYGROUND
CLEARLY MARKED TURNAROUND POINTS
RETURNS TO THE PARK FOR CELEBRATION AND PHOTOS
STRIDING FOR A CAUSE
WERE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH MERGE OPPORTUNITIES, A LONG BEACHBASED NONPROFIT CREATING PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING BARRIERS TO WORK.
THEIR PROGRAMS PROVIDE HANDS-ON JOB TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT HELPING PARTICIPANTS BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP SKILLS, AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY.
DURING REGISTRATION, YOULL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO MERGE OPPORTUNITIES, ENSURING EVERY STRIDE HELPS CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES FOR ALL.
REMEMBERING LALA WALKING FOR LOVE & HEALING
THIS YEARS STRIDE FOR PEACE IS INSPIRED BY REMEMBERING LALA, HONORING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SUPPORTING SURVIVORS ON THEIR PATH TO FREEDOM AND HEALING.
THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE DIFFICULT FOR MANY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORTS INCREASE BY UP TO 30% DURING THIS SEASON.
BY STRIDING TOGETHER, WE RAISE AWARENESS, OFFER COMPASSION, AND TAKE STEPS TOWARD A FUTURE WHERE EVERY HOME IS SAFE, AND EVERY HEART IS FREE.
JOIN US
MAKE THIS THANKSGIVING MORNING MORE THAN A MEAL MAKE IT A MOVEMENT.
BRING YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR PETS, AND YOUR GRATITUDE. TOGETHER, LETS STRIDE FOR PEACE, HEALING, AND HOPE.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.34 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM PST)
$42.33
All Participants will receive a medal & free race photos Please note this is an untimed event. -
1 Miler
Incl. $2.98 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM PST)
$35.97
All Participants will receive a medal & free race photos Please note this is an untimed event. -
Kids Dash
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM PST)
$16.90
All kiddos will receive a medal
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Location
2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, 90405, CA, United States
Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler
