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
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving morning with purpose at the Turkey Day Trot: Stride for Peace on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Santa Monica, Los Angeles. This family-friendly event features a scenic 5K Stride for Peace and a delightful 1-Miler, perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. Starting and finishing at Crescent Bay Park, participants will enjoy breathtaking views along the Santa Monica Beach Path, with a water stop at the North Beach Playground to keep everyone refreshed.
Join in the spirit of gratitude, movement, and togetherness as you walk, stroll, or stride with loved ones in this untimed event. Each participant will receive a finisher medal, and there will be plenty of festive photo opportunities to capture the memories. As you enjoy post-stride music, refreshments, and a celebration festival, you'll also have the chance to support a meaningful cause. This year’s event honors victims of domestic violence through the Remembering Lala campaign, raising awareness and fostering healing during a time when many need it most. So gather your friends, family, and pets and make this Thanksgiving morning a meaningful movement towards peace and hope!
Join in the spirit of gratitude, movement, and togetherness as you walk, stroll, or stride with loved ones in this untimed event. Each participant will receive a finisher medal, and there will be plenty of festive photo opportunities to capture the memories. As you enjoy post-stride music, refreshments, and a celebration festival, you'll also have the chance to support a meaningful cause. This year’s event honors victims of domestic violence through the Remembering Lala campaign, raising awareness and fostering healing during a time when many need it most. So gather your friends, family, and pets and make this Thanksgiving morning a meaningful movement towards peace 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: 6:30 AM | EVENT BEGINS: 8:00 AM
THIS IS AN UNTIMED EVENT (ORDERED BY CITY OF SANTA MONICA)
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: 6:30 AM | EVENT BEGINS: 8:00 AM
THIS IS AN UNTIMED EVENT (ORDERED BY CITY OF SANTA MONICA)
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
CLOSEDThis event is sold out -
1 Miler
Incl. $2.86 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:15AM PST)
$33.85
CLOSEDThis event is sold out -
Kids Dash
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM PST)
$16.90
CLOSEDAll kiddos will receive a medal Please read the Event Day Instructions. A link will be in your conformations. You will also find it on the race info site
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