Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler

Turkey Day Trot: Stride for Peace 5K + Family 1-Miler

Location: Crescent Bay Park — 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Date: Thanksgiving Morning — Thursday, November 27, 2025

Check-In Opens: 7:00 AM

Event Begins: 8:00 AM

Event Type

This is an UNTIMED Event

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.

Walk, stroll, or stride—there’s no rush, just fresh ocean air, good company, and a spirit of togetherness.

Event Highlights

• 5K Stride for Peace: Scenic, peaceful, and community-centered
• Family 1-Miler: Perfect for kids, grandparents, strollers, and all abilities
• Scenic Views: Coastal views and festive photo ops
• Finisher Medals: Medals for every participant

Free event-day photos, post-stride music, refreshments & finish line festival fun.

The Course

• Start/Finish: Begins and ends at Crescent Bay Park
• Path: Follows the Santa Monica Beach Path with ocean views
• Water Stop: Located at North Beach Playground
• Turnaround Points: Clearly marked for your convenience

Returns to the park for celebration and photos.

Striding for a Cause

We’re proud to partner with Merge Opportunities, a Long Beach–based nonprofit creating pathways to employment, education, and empowerment for individuals facing barriers to work. Their programs provide hands-on job training, mentorship, and community support — helping participants build confidence, develop skills, and achieve long-term stability.

During registration, you’ll have the opportunity to donate directly to Merge Opportunities, ensuring every stride helps create meaningful opportunities and stronger communities for all.

Remembering Lala – Walking for Love & Healing

This year’s Stride for Peace is inspired by Remembering Lala, honoring victims of domestic violence and supporting survivors on their path to freedom and healing.

The holidays can be difficult for many, and domestic violence reports increase by up to 30% during this season. By striding together, we raise awareness, offer compassion, and take steps toward a future where every home is safe, and every heart is free.

Join Us

Make this Thanksgiving morning more than a meal — make it a movement. Bring your friends, your family, your pets, and your gratitude. Together, let’s stride for peace, healing, and hope.

For more information, visit the race page: Turkey Day Trot Registration.