L.A’s favorite Turkey Trot returns!
Join friends and family for this Thanksgiving tradition supporting a great cause. Run first. Feast later.
Event Details
Join thousands of runners and walkers for the annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning.
Who: Everyone is welcome!
What: The sixth annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles presented by UAE-USA United. Participate in the 5k, 10k, or 1 mile Widdle Wobble for kids. Everyone gets a rockin’ trucker hat, sparkly finisher medal, and bib.
When: Thanksgiving morning – November 22, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Packet pickup opens at 6:45 a.m. on race day. Get the full schedule HERE.
Where: Downtown Los Angeles. The race starts and finishes in front of City Hall at 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Why: In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this event benefits the Midnight Mission – an amazing organization that offers a path to self sufficiency to those experiencing homelessness. Register today and help make a difference! Turkey Trot L.A. is also proud to partner with BOMBAS this year. Make a difference in the lives of Los Angeles’s neediest individuals by registering and buying a pair of Bombas socks. For each pair sold, another pair is donated to The Midnight Mission along with a donation of $6.00!
Stuff You Get
- This year all participants will receive a Turkey Trot LA trucker hat!
- Unique Finishers Medals for ALL participants!
- Goodies from the rockin’ expo!
Check out the 2018 SWAG!
Packet Pick Up Info
Optional Pre-Race Packet Pickup 2018: Beat the lines on race morning and pick up your race packet prior to race day. Introducing 2 packet pick up locations on November 18th:
For Sale
Merchandise can be purchased during online registration or on race day. Merchandise will be available for pick up on race day or at packet pick up.
Bombas Socks – Buy a Pair Give a Pair (plus $6.00!!) – $12.00
For each pair of socks purchased, we will donate a pair of socks as well as $6.00 to the MIDNIGHT MISSION – an amazing organization and homeless shelter that offers a path to self sufficiency for those that have lost everything. Each BOMBAS sock is constructed using the company’s proprietary Sock Tech, comprised of several substantial improvements to the comfort, performance and design of the traditional sock. These socks are truly amazing!!
Public Transportation / Parking Info
Transportation to the event
Many parking lots in Downtown LA will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We strongly recommend all Turkey Trot participants to reserve a parking space in advance at this lot right along the route.
We are also encouraging everyone to take the METRO. There is a stop at Grand Park. For only $3.50 (+$1 for a TAP Card) you can ride down to the race and back using the Metro Red or Purple Lines (and don’t have to worry about parking)!
Where do I park?
Many parking lots in Downtown LA will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. There is FREE parking at meters on City of LA streets, but of course double check the signs! Better yet, take Metro and get dropped off a block from the start!
PARKING
If you do want to drive, Thanksgiving Day is the best day to drive downtown. Only 20 minutes from the Westside and the Valley (and just about anywhere else). Turkey Trot participants can park The Music Center, located at 135 N. Grand Avenue (between 1st and Temple on Grand).
Parking will cost $9.00 and you must arrive by 8:00am.
You must approach the parking garage using the following directions. Failure to follow these directions will result in endless hours of driving in circles and becoming frustrated.
From 110 Northbound
Take the 101 South Bound Exit
Exit onto Temple
Left Turn onto W. Temple St.
Right Turn onto Grand Ave.
Enter Garage
From 110 Southbound
Take the 101 South Bound Exit
Exit onto Temple
Left Turn onto W. Temple St.
Right Turn onto Grand Ave.
Enter Garage
From 101 Northbound
Exit onto Grand
Right Turn onto Grand Ave.
Enter Garage
DO NOT APPROACH VIA CITY STREETS FROM THE SOUTH DUE TO STREET CLOSURES.
After 8:00am or once this lot fills up, vehicles should park at metered parking around DTLA. Street parking is FREE at meters on holidays. Just check out the signs and get that good feeling of not paying at a meter for a day!
Race Day Info
THURSDAY – November 22, 2018 (Thanksgiving Day)
6:45 a.m. – Race Day Registration Opens
6:45 a.m. – Pick Up Bibs / Trucker Hats
8:00 a.m. – 5k Start
9:00 a.m. – 10k Start
10:15 a.m. – Widdle Wobble Start
8:00 a.m. – Event Festival Starts – in front of City Hall!
10:00 a.m. – Awards
10:00 a.m. – Course Closed
12 noon – Go home and nap before eating Thanksgiving Dinner
