About the Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler
The course runs along the Santa Monica Beach Path, so you have ocean views the whole way out and back. It starts and ends at Crescent Bay Park, and the route is flat pavement the entire way. The event is untimed, so people walk, jog, and push strollers without any pressure to move at a particular pace.
Bib pickup happens on race morning before the start, so there is no need to come the day before. After finishing, there is music and refreshments at the park. The event benefits Merge Opportunities, a nonprofit focused on job training and employment support, and there is an option to donate during registration.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/26/2026 08:00$40
1 Mile11/26/2026 08:15$29
300 Yards11/26/2026 09:00$20
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Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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