Quick Answers to Popular Questions
- Virtual Packets will be mailed on November 20th.
- NO DOGS are allowed on the 5k, 10k or Widdle Wobble course.
- Stroller on the course? Yes, you can push your child in a running stroller on the course. Infants in a stroller under the age of two do not need to be registered.
- Change distance? If you want to change your distance please go HERE to update your registration OR visit us at packet pick up to make the change.
- NO REFUNDS. You can transfer your registration to another person HERE.
- Dog Jog Family Participation? For families that have purchased an entry to the Dog Jog and have additional family members that want to join the Dog Jog need to sign a waiver and receive a race bib at the Dog Jog check in race morning. No additional fee is required.
- Coffee? Pick up a cup of coffee at The Midnight Mission tent in the expo for a recommended donation of $5. Credit card and cash accepted.
- Where do I pick up BOMBAS Socks? Visit The Midnight Mission tent in the expo to pick up your socks.
Thanksgiving Day Schedule
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.
6:30 a.m. – Packet Pick Up Opens for the 5k , 10k (located on 1st Street between Spring St. and Main St.)
6:30 a.m. – Packet Pick Up Open for Inaugural Dog Jog (located in front of City Hall on Spring Street)
7:30 a.m. – Inaugural Dog Jog Start
8:00 a.m. – 5k Start – no dogs on this course allowed
9:00 a.m. – 10k Start – no dogs on this course allowed
9:15 a.m. – Packet Pick Up Open for Widdle Wobble (located in front of City Hall on Spring Street)
10:15 a.m. – Widdle Wobble Start – no dogs on this course allowed
8:00 a.m. – Event Festival Starts – in front of City Hall!
10:00 a.m. – Awards
11:00 a.m. – Course Closed
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)!
Parking Options
Many parking lots in Downtown LA will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. There are two parking options for participants.
- Metered Parking – There is FREE parking at meters on City of LA streets, but of course double check the signs!
- Music Center Parking Garage – 135 N. GRAND AVENUE (between 1st and Temple on Grand). Parking will cost $9.00. Arrive early to accommodate for traffic into the garage. There will be no access to the garage after 8:00 a.m. You must approach the parking garage using the following directions. Failure to follow these directions will result in driving in circles. DO NOT APPROACH VIA CITY STREETS FROM THE SOUTH DUE TO STREET CLOSURES.
From 110 Northbound
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- 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
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- 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
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- Exit onto Grand
- Right Turn onto Grand Ave.
- Enter Garage
Questions?
Please visit our FAQ page and email [email protected] with additional questions.