Event Details
Join thousands of runners and walkers for the 10th annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning.
Who: Everyone is welcome!
What: The eighth annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles presented by UAE-USA United. Participate in the 5k, 10k, or a .5 mile Widdle Wobble for kids. Everyone gets a race shirt, sparkly finisher medal, and bib.
When: Thanksgiving morning – November 23th, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Packet pickup opens at 6:30 a.m. on race day.
Where: Downtown Los Angeles. The race starts and finishes in front of City Hall at 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Why: Trot before you gobble! 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. Create a fundraising team during registration!
Stuff You Get
- This year all 5k and 10k participants will receive a Turkey Trot LA race t-shirt!
- Unique Finishers Medals for ALL participants!
- Timed race bib!
- Goodies from the rockin’ expo!
Race Day Info
ARRIVE EARLY! With so many people checking in on race morning, please arrive early so you have plenty of time to park, pick up your bib/t-shirt, and get to the start line. Race day packet pick up opens at 6:30 AM.
Packet Pick Up is located on 1st Street between Spring St. and Main St.
Public Transportation / Parking Info
Transportation to the event
We are 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!
Optional Packet Pick Up Info
Skip the lines race morning and join for optional packet pick up. Details to come.
Event Schedule – 2023 Schedule Subject to Change
THURSDAY – November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving Day)
6:30 a.m. – Race Day Registration Opens
6:30 a.m. – Pick Up Race Items
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
11:00 a.m. – Course Closed
12 noon – Go home and nap before eating Thanksgiving Dinner!
Widdle Wobble Packet Pick Up
Widdle Wobble bibs and t-shirts can be picked up at the Widdle Wobble check in table. This is located in the same area as registration and 5k/10k packet pick up. Widdle Wobble bibs and t-shirts will be available for pick up from 6:30AM – 10AM.
Questions?
Please visit our FAQ page and email [email protected] with additional questions.
