Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
11/27/25 -- 7:30AM
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It's time for the Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, or Half Marathon on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day 11/27/25 in Woodley Park!
Our annual Santa Monica Turkey Trot has moved to a bigger and better venue to accommodate the exceptional growth! We are pleased to have our timed race with multiple distances on Thanksgiving morning at beautiful Woodley Park, Lake Balboa. There are no timed running events at Santa Monica any longer.
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the path.
Course map: The course is super easy to follow.
Easy out and back course with one small hill about .6 miles from the start.
Aid station has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.
5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6600154
Half marathon is 3 x 4.36 mile loops with an aid station at every loop:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6442390159/
Time limit - 3:15. If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.
* Everyone must run/walk through the pedestrian tunnel! Do not cross Woodley Ave!
Included in registration —
- custom finisher medals
- drawstring goodie bags
- free photos & 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!
Bibs must be visible in front or there might not be photos or results recorded.
Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant. There is a NO refund policy.
Bib Pick Up - Thursday 11/27 6:30AM-7:20AM
Wednesday 11/26 Bib Pick Up afternoon -- 2:30-5:30PM save time beat the line on race morning - location --
Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzH9zRXYYHJb6kxH8
Apple maps - 34.184231, -118.483318
Start Time - 7:30AM
Date - Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Address - 6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Woodley Park Section 1 (Section 1 off of Woodley Ave just south of Victory Blvd.)
The check in tables are at the north end of the parking lots closest to Victory Blvd off of Woodley Ave.
Please see image below.
Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzH9zRXYYHJb6kxH8
Apple maps - 34.184231, -118.483318
Parking - Parking will start in the parking lots off of Woodley Ave. and Victory Blvd. Additional parking is available in the dirt overflow parking lot on the other side of Woodley Ave. near the golf course. Please review image below.
Early bird pricing one month before race date - 5k $26.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $36.99, Half marathon $40.99 ($1 less on active.com due to processing fees)
Race month pricing (Oct 26th - Nov 26th) - 5k $30.99, 10k $36.99, 15k $40.99, Half marathon $46.99
Race day registration - cash, credit card, venmo, zelle, paypal 5k $35, 10k $40, 15k $45, half marathon $50
Group discounts for 4 or more. For a family/group of 4 or more people please email us before registering for group discount options -- abetterworldrunning@gmail.com
