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SoCal Turkey Trots
Curated by Simir Shah
7 spots across Southern California — add your zip or city to sort by what's closest to you
Orange County Turkey Trot
Irvine · Turkey Trot
An annual 5K with a Kids Gobble Wobble — Diaper Dash, Tot Trot and short kids' races at Irvine Valley College.
🗓️ Thanksgiving morning (late Nov)
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Dana Point Turkey Trot
Dana Point · Turkey Trot
One of the largest trots in the western US, with a kids' 1-mile Gobble Wobble (ages 2–12) plus 5K/10K/15K.
🗓️ Thanksgiving morning (late Nov)
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Justin Rudd's Long Beach Turkey Trot
Long Beach · Turkey Trot
A Belmont Shore charity event since 2003; 5K/10K plus a kids' half-mile WingDing.
🗓️ Thanksgiving morning (late Nov)
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Turkey Trot Los Angeles
Los Angeles · Turkey Trot
A downtown LA trot benefiting The Midnight Mission; 5K/10K plus a kids' Widdle Wobble and a 1-mile Dog Jog.
🗓️ Thanksgiving morning (late Nov)
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Rose Bowl Turkey Trot
Pasadena · Turkey Trot
A family-friendly 5K looping the Rose Bowl; stroller- and dog-friendly with a costume contest.
🗓️ Thanksgiving morning (late Nov)
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Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving 5K
San Diego · Turkey Trot
San Diego's longest-running turkey trot in Balboa Park; a timed 5K plus an all-ages untimed fun run/walk and a kids' activity area.
🗓️ Thanksgiving morning (late Nov)
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Run Santa Barbara Thanksgiving 4-Miler
Goleta · Turkey Trot
Santa Barbara's premier Thanksgiving fun run since 1997 — a flat 4-mile course.
🗓️ Thanksgiving morning (late Nov)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest Turkey Trot in Southern California?
The Dana Point Turkey Trot is one of the largest in the western US and is very family-friendly, with a kids' 1-mile Gobble Wobble (ages 2–12) alongside the 5K/10K/15K. Other big ones include the OC Turkey Trot (Irvine), Justin Rudd's Long Beach Turkey Trot, Turkey Trot LA, the Rose Bowl Turkey Trot, and Father Joe's run in San Diego's Balboa Park.
Are Turkey Trots good for kids?
Yes — most have a short kids' dash or fun run (Dana Point's Gobble Wobble, Long Beach's WingDing, OC's Tot Trot), and the longer 5Ks are usually stroller- and walker-friendly. They're a fun, active family tradition before Thanksgiving dinner. Register in advance, as popular trots fill up.