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!
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians and runners on the trail.
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/
Included in registration —
- custom finisher medals
- drawstring goodie bags
- free photos
- free videos
- results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event
- assortment of snacks, samples
- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
- affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant. There is a NO refund policy.
3:15 time limit for the half marathon. If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.
Bib pick up -- 6:45-7:30AM
Start - 7:30AM
Date - Saturday, November 14h, 2026
Race day registration - CC, Cash, ApplePay, Venmo, Zelle or PayPal 5k $35, 10k $40, 15k $45, half marathon $50
Address - 1025 Elysian Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/hWkWW7X9TZKQerH79
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
Register with new registration platform below and use code THANK YOU10 for 10% discount. Or use either paypal/venmo or active.com button below. Please choose one registration method only. Thank you!
