Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM PST
  • Location Santa Monica, California
  • Price $29.61 - $38.09
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving morning with purpose at the Turkey Day Trot in Santa Monica, Los Angeles! On Thursday, November 27, 2025, join fellow community members at Crescent Bay Park for a spirited 5K Stride for Peace and a fun-filled Family 1-Miler. This untimed event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to stroll along the stunning Santa Monica Beach Path, embracing a sense of gratitude and community.

As you enjoy the scenic coastal views, you’ll have the chance to capture joyful memories with free holiday-themed photo ops and earn a finisher medal for your participation. The event also supports Su Casa - Ending Domestic Violence, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering survivors and raising awareness about domestic violence during the holiday season. Celebrate with music, camaraderie, and intentional movement, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. Sign up today and stride for a cause this Thanksgiving!

Organiser's Description

TURKEY DAY TROT
STRIDE FOR PEACE 5K + FAMILY 1-MILER
CRESCENT BAY PARK 2000 OCEAN AVE. SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
ALARM CLOCK THANKSGIVING MORNING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 8:00 AM

_START YOUR THANKSGIVING WITH PURPOSE_
KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY WITH TURKEY DAY TRACKS, A JOYFUL UNTIMED FUN EVENT FEATURING A 5K STRIDE FOR PEACE AND A FAMILY 1-MILER ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH PATH. WALK, OR STRIDEAT YOUR OWN PACE, WITH GRATITUDE AND COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE.


EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
5K STRIDE FOR PEACE SCENIC AND SPIRITED
FAMILY 1-MILER FUN FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES

COASTAL VIEWS AND FESTIVE VIBES
FREE PHOTO OPS WITH HOLIDAY-THEMED BACKDROPS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT
POST-STRIDE MUSIC, FUN, AND CAMARADERIE

THE COURSE
BEGINS AND ENDS AT CRESCENT BAY PARK
JOURNEY ALONG THE SANTA MONICA BEACH PATH
WATER STOP AT NORTH BEACH PLAYGROUND
CLEARLY MARKED TURNAROUND POINT
RETURN TO THE PARK FOR CELEBRATION AND PHOTOS

STRIDING FOR A CAUSE
WERE HONORED TO SUPPORT SU CASA ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, A NONPROFIT BASED IN LONG BEACH THAT HAS SERVED THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS. THEIR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER SURVIVORS THROUGH VITAL PROGRAMS LIKE EMERGENCY SHELTER, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND OUTREACHHELPING FAMILIES REBUILD LIVES FREE FROM ABUSE SU CASA - ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

EVERY STRIDE CONTRIBUTES TO THEIR IMPACTFUL WORK. DURING REGISTRATION, YOULL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE DIRECTLY, AMPLIFYING YOUR IMPACT ON SAFETY, HEALING, AND HOPE FOR SURVIVORS.


SIGN UP TODAY
GIVE YOUR THANKSGIVING MORNING INTENTIONAL MOVEMENT AND MEANING:



REMEMBERING LALA WALKING FOR LOVE & HEALING
THE TURKEY DAY TROT STRIDE FOR PEACE IS ALSO INSPIRED BY _REMEMBERING LALA_, HONORING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SUPPORTING SURVIVORS ON THEIR JOURNEYS TOWARD 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 SUPPORT, AND TAKE STEPS TOWARD A FUTURE WHERE EVERYONE FEELS SAFE, VALUED, AND EMPOWERED.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM PST)

    $38.09

    All Participants will receive a medal & free race photos
  • 1 Miler

    Incl. $2.62 Fee

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM PST)

    $29.61

    All Participants will receive a medal & free race photos

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2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, 90405, CA, United States

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