LA Turkey Trail
The LA Turkey Trail is a Thanksgiving morning trail running event held in the Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles, featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k fun run and hike. The courses traverse fire roads and singletrack trails with scenic views of the valley, ocean, and distant mountains, including an epic descent near the Nike Missile Tower. The half marathon covers 13.67 miles with 2,323 feet of elevation gain.
Participants enjoy a festive atmosphere with finisher medals, race shirts, free photography, a vegan-friendly taco breakfast, a beer garden, and post-race sports massages. The event offers a $500 winner-takes-all prize for the half marathon and is part of the SoCalTrail series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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