🦃 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. 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 Coastal views and festive photo ops Finisher medals for every participant Free event-day photos Post-stride music, refreshments & finish line festival fun 🗺️ The Course Begins and ends at Crescent Bay Park Follows the Santa Monica Beach Path with ocean views Water stop at North Beach Playground Clearly marked turnaround points 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. 🧡 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.
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Santa Monica, CA.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler 2026 — Santa Monica, CA?
Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler 2026 — Santa Monica, CA takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Santa Monica, California.
Where is Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler 2026 — Santa Monica, CA held?
Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler 2026 — Santa Monica, CA is held at 2000 Ocean Ave in Santa Monica, California.
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