Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $48.99 on Nov 1, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $39.99$48.99 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Miler | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20268:15 AM | $28.99$33.99 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $20 | 60 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $48.99 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $39.99 until Nov 1, then $48.99 until Nov 27.
- 1 Miler: $28.99 until Nov 1, then $33.99 until Nov 27.
- Kids Dash: $20 until Nov 27.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $39.99, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in California runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 623 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:36 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 140 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 140 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $48.99 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $39.99, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
From the organizers
🦃 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.