It's time for the Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, or Half Marathon on Saturday 11/29/25 in Hansen Dam!  This is on Saturday 11/29 (not on Thanksgiving Day.  We are in Woodley Park in 11/27 Thrusday)

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This is an open course.  Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the path.

 

Course map: The course is super easy to follow.

Easy out and back course with one small hill about .6 miles from the start.

Aid station has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.    

 

5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop:

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6480684646/

 

Half marathon is 3 x 4.36 mile loops with an aid station at every loop:

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6480686830/

Time limit - 3:15.  If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.

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Everyone will get a custom finishers medal, free photos after the event, and a goodie bag.  We will have bananas, snacks, water, etc.  Results will be posted on this page usually by the evening of race day.  We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience.  Thank you and look forward to seeing you out there!

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Bibs must be visible in front or there might not be photos or results recorded.

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Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant.  There is a NO refund policy.

 

Bib Pick Up - 6:50M-7:30AM

 

Start Time - 7:30AM

 

Date - Saturday November 29th, 2025

 

Address -  Across the street from the Discovery Cube and Lake View Terrance Branch Library.  Can use Lake View Terrace Branch Library address and the start/finish and parking is across the street. 

12002 Osborne St, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342

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Google Maps link - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pgA4epostpWK49xAA

34.271528, -118.392931

Hansen Dam, Los Angeles, CA

 

Parking -  Parking is free in the lot at the start/finish 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/pgA4epostpWK49xAA

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Early bird pricing one month before race date - 5k $26.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $36.99, Half marathon $40.99 ($1 less on active.com due to processing fees)

Race month pricing (May 1st -May 31st) - 5k $30.99, 10k $36.99, 15k $40.99, Half marathon $46.99​

Race day registration - cash, credit card, venmo, zelle, paypal 5k $35, 10k $40, 15k $45, half marathon $50

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Group discounts for 4 or more.  For a family/group of 4 or more people please email us before registering for group discount options  -- abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

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Volunteer for a free race entry -- you can bring a friend or family member to volunteer while you participate, or volunteer for a future free entry.  Email here to confirm information -- abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

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