Turkey Trot LA
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LA Turkey Trail (Reseda Trailhead, Los Angeles)
The LA Turkey Trail takes place on November 27, 2025, at 3539 Reseda Blvd., starting at the Top of Reseda Trailhead in the Santa Monica Mountains. All courses run on fire roads and singletrack with views of the San Fernando Valley, the Pacific Ocean, and the San Gabriel Mountains. The route passes near the Nike Missile Tower; the half-marathon section includes a descent on Westridge and the 10k follows Dirt Mulholland to a turnaround at the tower. The 5k is an out-and-back.
Courses, prizes and event features
Distances and course stats:
- Half-marathon - 13.67 miles, 2,323 ft gain
- 10k - 6.7 miles, 857 ft gain
- 5k - 2.76 miles, 448 ft gain
Aid stations are located at mile 3.35, mile 7.1, mile 10.3 and mile 12.35. The half-marathon offers a $500 winner-takes-all cash prize for women and men. Entrants receive a race shirt, a unique finisher medal and included course photography. On-site services listed include a beer garden (21+), a vegan-friendly taco breakfast, post-race sports massage by Vision for Enrichment, same-day results and professional medical support. The event is cupless and is part of the SoCalTrail half-marathon series for 2025. Registration closes on Wednesday, November 26. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.