Trailsgiving 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Elysian Park – Los Angeles, CA
November 14, 2026  – 7:30AM

It's time for the Trailsgiving 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 at Elysian Park!

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This is an open course.  Please be courteous to other pedestrians and runners on the trail.

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Course map: This is our most challenging course yet!  Primarily on trail, hard packed dirt with hills.  Some sections are more wide, some more narrow, but with epic views!  The course is easy to follow with out and backs.  It will consist of out and back loops on the park trail that will be marked with cones and signs and arrows and spray chalk.

* Aid station is at the turn around at the start/finish has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.

* 5k out and back route -- https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6736981176/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi out and back -- https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6736982300/

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Included in registration — 

- custom finisher medals

- drawstring goodie bags

- free videos

- live results the moment you finish 

- free photos found by your bib · cinematic race highlight reels · trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones · your Ascend Index ranking across every race · Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times

- FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos

- assortment of snacks, samples

- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities 

- affordable cost and fun for the whole family! 

- group discounts for 3 or more people discount auto applied on Race Ascend

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Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.  

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Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant.  There is a NO refund policy.

Time limit is 12PM finish, start at 7:30AM for 4.5 hours to finish by 12PM, or early start option by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com​

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Bib pick up -- 6:45-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

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Date - Saturday,  November 14h, 2026

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Race day registration - CC, Cash, ApplePay, Venmo, Zelle or PayPal 5k $35, 10k $40, 15k $45, half marathon $50

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Address - 1025 Elysian Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/hWkWW7X9TZKQerH79

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Start Map - Please see images below

Parking -  Parking is free at Elysian Park Arboretum.  There is also limited parking on Elysian Park Dr off of Stadium Way. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nE9kgh5nEqeYCAp78

Additional parking at the nearby lot Academy Rd Parking near picnic site #4 and a short walk over to the start. -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/RpVMHbBeLKUgrXrJ7