Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM PST
- Location Santa Monica, California
- Price $22.20 - $43.39
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving morning with a heartwarming and active twist at the Turkey Day Trot: Stride for Peace! On Thursday, November 26, 2026, gather your loved ones at Crescent Bay Park in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, for a memorable day of gratitude, movement, and community spirit. This family-friendly event features a scenic 5K Stride for Peace and a delightful 1-Miler perfect for participants of all ages and abilities, from kids to grandparents.
Starting at 8:00 AM, with check-in opening as early as 6:30 AM, the Turkey Day Trot promises fresh ocean air, beautiful coastal views, and festive photo opportunities along the Santa Monica beach path. Enjoy a relaxed pace as you walk, stroll, or stride, with water stops and clearly marked turnaround points to ensure a smooth experience. Each participant will receive a finisher medal, and post-stride festivities will include music, refreshments, and fun for the whole family. Join us in supporting Merge Opportunities, a nonprofit dedicated to creating pathways to employment and empowerment. Let’s make this Thanksgiving morning more than just a meal—let’s make it a movement of peace, healing, and hope!
Starting at 8:00 AM, with check-in opening as early as 6:30 AM, the Turkey Day Trot promises fresh ocean air, beautiful coastal views, and festive photo opportunities along the Santa Monica beach path. Enjoy a relaxed pace as you walk, stroll, or stride, with water stops and clearly marked turnaround points to ensure a smooth experience. Each participant will receive a finisher medal, and post-stride festivities will include music, refreshments, and fun for the whole family. Join us in supporting Merge Opportunities, a nonprofit dedicated to creating pathways to employment and empowerment. Let’s make this Thanksgiving morning more than just a meal—let’s make it a movement of 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 26, 2026
ALARM CLOCK CHECK-IN OPENS: 6:30 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.
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 26, 2026
ALARM CLOCK CHECK-IN OPENS: 6:30 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.
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. $3.40 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM PST)
$43.39
This event is sold out -
1 Miler
Incl. $2.74 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:15AM PST)
$31.73
This event is sold out -
Kids Dash
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$22.20
All 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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