About the Rose Bowl Turkey Trot
The course loops the Rose Bowl Stadium along the Rose Bowl Loop, running on Thanksgiving morning with the stadium itself as the backdrop. The route is largely flat, and dogs on leashes are welcome. Costumes are encouraged, and strollers are fine as long as faster runners can pass.
Packet pickup runs the afternoon before at Lot K, which is also where the race starts and finishes. Day-of pickup is available early in the morning if you skip the advance window. Parking is free in the same lot, so there is no scramble to find a spot or figure out where to go.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/26/2026 08:30$38
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