Turkey Trot Friday 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon — Long Beach
Friday November 27, 2026 — 7:30AM
Celebrate the day after Thanksgiving with the Friday Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Friday, November 27th, 2026! This is on Friday, not Thanksgiving Day.
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the beach path.
Course map: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of out and back loops on the beach path that will be marked.
* 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 http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508571
* 10k 2 x 5k loops
* 15k 3 x 5k loops
* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508573
Included in registration —
- custom finisher medals
- drawstring goodie bags
- free photos and videos
- live results display at event and posted on the website the same day
- 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 - Friday, November 27th, 2026
Race day registration - CC, Cash, ApplePay, Venmo, Zelle or PayPal -- 5k $30, 10k $35, 15k $40, half marathon $45
Volunteer for a free race entry -- you can bring a friend or family member to volunteer while you participate, or volunteer for a future free entry. Email here to confirm information -- abetterworldrunning@gmail.com
Address - Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.)
Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/6opw2FWV3SA7TFBBA
Start Map - Please see images below
Parking - Parking is free in the residential area. There is beach parking lot that is paid in advance by ticket machine or Passport Parking https://www.passportparking.com/ app zone 9372
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