Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler
Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Santa Monica, CA, with entry fees from $20 to $39.99.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Location
- 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
- Price
- $20–$39.99
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🦃 Turkey Day Trot: Stride for Peace 5K + Family 1-Miler
📍 Crescent Bay Park — 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
📅 Thanksgiving Morning — Thursday, November 26, 2026
⏰ Check-In Opens: 6:30 AM | Event Begins: 8:00 AM
This is an UNTIMED Event
Bib Pick/Runner check is on event day. You will pick up your number prior to
the event kick off. Check in opens at 7:00 AM
🌅 Start Your Thanksgiving with Purpose
Gather your loved ones and begin your Thanksgiving morning with gratitude, movement, and meaning.
The Turkey Day Trot: Stride for Peace is an untimed, family-friendly event featuring a 5K Stride for Peace and a Family 1-Miler along the beautiful Santa Monica shoreline.
Walk, stroll, or stride—there’s no rush, just fresh ocean air, good company, and a spirit of togetherness.
💫 Event Highlights:
5K Stride for Peace — Scenic, peaceful, and community-centered
Family 1-Miler — Perfect for kids, grandparents, strollers, and all abilities
Coastal views and festive photo ops
Finisher medals for every participant
Free event-day photos
Post-stride music, refreshments & finish line festival fun
🗺️ The Course
Begins and ends at Crescent Bay Park
Follows the Santa Monica Beach Path with ocean views
Water stop at North Beach Playground
Clearly marked turnaround points
Returns to the park for celebration and photos
💜 Striding for a Cause
We’re proud to partner with Merge Opportunities, a Long Beach–based nonprofit creating pathways to employment, education, and empowerment for individuals facing barriers to work.
Their programs provide hands-on job training, mentorship, and community support — helping participants build confidence, develop skills, and achieve long-term stability.
During registration, you’ll have the opportunity to donate directly to Merge Opportunities, ensuring every stride helps create meaningful opportunities and stronger communities for all.
🧡 Join Us
Make this Thanksgiving morning more than a meal — make it a movement.
Bring your friends, your family, your pets, and your gratitude. Together, let’s stride for peace, healing, and hope.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Monica Pier, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Santa Monica, CA
Population
91,535
as of 2023
City Elevation
116 ft
Nearest Airport
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Santa Monica than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler
Nov 26, 2026