Greater L.A. Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best This Thanksgiving

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — It's time to trot!

Registration is underway for 2022 Thanksgiving Turkey Trots, a turkey-day tradition for many runners, walkers and families throughout the Greater Los Angeles area — and often key fundraisers for nonprofits.

Thanksgiving this year falls on Nov. 24. But do note: Not all races are scheduled for that Thursday.

So move your feet before you eat, enjoy family-bonding time, and support local charities and causes.

Peruse our annual guide to some of the best Turkey Trots in the region. Find runs and walks near you. And Happy Thanksgiving, from Patch!

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ALTADENA:

NOV. 1-24: Five Acres Turkey Trot - Virtual. Run, walk or "treadmill" to support the organization's foster care, adoption, deaf services, therapeutic residential care & mental/behavioral health programs.

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BELMONT SHORE:

NOV. 24: Justin Rudd Turkey Trot & Kids Wingding. The annual "Hot to (Turkey) Trot in Long Beach" benefits the Community Action Team's charitable efforts.

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BIG BEAR LAKE:

NOV. 24: Big Bear Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day. With costume contest, too. Benefits local food pantries & Open Air Big Bear.

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BURBANK:

NOV. 24: Community YMCA Thanksgiving Turkey Trot & Kids Race. "Get ready for SoCal's biggest & best Thanksgiving tradition."

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CLAREMONT:

NOV. 24: Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot & Kids' Fun Run. A scenic course through tree-lined streets of Claremont Colleges & historic neighborhoods.

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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:

NOV. 24: CCLCF Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive: 5K & Kid’s Mile. The biggest fundraiser of the year for the Community Center & a favorite event for locals.

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LONG BEACH:

NOV. 24: Justin Rudd Turkey Trot & Kids Wingding. The annual "Hot to (Turkey) Trot in Long Beach" benefits the Community Action Team's charitable efforts.

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LOS ANGELES:

NOV. 24: Turkey Trot L.A. For Midnight Mission: 5K, 10K & Kids' Widdle Wobble. "Don’t miss LA’s best Thanksgiving tradition!"

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MAMMOTH LAKES:

NOV. 24: Mammoth Lakes Turkey Trot 2K. Family-friendly run with cider & cocoa at the finish line.

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD:

NOV. 24: Hope Of Valley Rescue Drumstick Dash LA & Lil Gobbler Kids Run. "Move Your Feet, So Others Can Eat" is the motto for this San Fernando Valley tradition.

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PACIFIC PALISADES:

NOV. 24: Palisades Development Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Back after a two-year hiatus!

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PASADENA:

NOV. 24: 5th Annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot. "Trot before you gobble, and help preserve, protect & enhance the Rose Bowl Stadium!"

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SAN GABRIEL:

NOV. 19: Turkey Trot - 5K & 10K Walk/Run & Kids' 1K. Proceeds go toward enhancing youth programs.

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SANTA MONICA:

NOV. 26: Adoption Project 5K Turkey Trot: Palisades Park. Money raised supports LevittQuinn's Adoption Project to protect vulnerable children from entering foster care.

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SIMI VALLEY:

NOV. 24: Thanksgiving Day 5K. Course runs along Arroyo bike path & Arroyo Creek.

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SOUTH EL MONTE:

NOV. 19: 5K Turkey Dash & 1K Trot. Registration underway.

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TOLUCA LAKE:

NOV. 20: TLHOA Turkey Trot & Kids' Fun Run. Fall festival follows event.

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TORRANCE:

NOV. 24: Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot Fun Run. Canned food drive and raffle drawing also planned.

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UPLAND:

NOV. 24: Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K & 1K Kids' Dash. Supports Upland High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Team.

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VENTURA:

NOV. 24: Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot & Kids' Run. Accompanying food drive to aid Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Food Drive.

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TO FIND TURKEY TROTS STATEWIDE: Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best In California This Thanksgiving

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