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11 Turkey Trots to try this Thanksgiving
Participants in a "turkey trot."
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Before you break out the eating pants, consider entering a Turkey Trot — an opportunity to burn some calories before you stuff your face. Turkey Trots are usually 5K or 10K and often include shorter walks for kids. They're not generally super competitive and they're especially fun to do in goofy costumes with friends and family members. Some races also benefit local charities. So maybe a Turkey Trot could be your new Thanksgiving tradition.
Turkey Trot Los Angeles
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: downtown L.A.
COST: $15-70
MORE INFO: http://turkeytrot.la/
Burbank YMCA Turkey Trot
WHEN: 7:30 a.m.
WHERE: Burbank
COST: $20-45
MORE INFO: http://www.burbankymca.org/turkeyTrot.php
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Drumstick Dash
WHEN: 7:30 a.m.
WHERE: Studio City
COST: $45-150
MORE INFO: http://www.digthedash.com/
Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Torrance
COST: $30
MORE INFO: http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/20996.htm
Banc of California Turkey Trot
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Pacific Palisades
COST: $25-45
MORE INFO: http://www.paliturkeytrot.com/
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Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
WHERE:; La Cañada - Flintridge
COST: $30-40
MORE INFO: http://www.cclcf.org/index.lasso?page=content&page_id=59&nav_menu_parent_id=4K
Tofurkey Trot
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Pasadena
COST: Free - $35
MORE INFO: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tofurky-trot-2016-rose-bowl-tickets-24222838161?aff=erelexpmlt
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Topanga Turkey Trot
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Topanga
COST: $40-95
MORE INFO: http://trailrace.com/topanga-turkey-trot/
Dana Point Turkey Trot
WHEN: 7 a.m.
WHERE: Dana Point
COST: $15-55
MORE INFO: http://turkeytrot.com/
OC Turkey Trot
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Irvine
COST: $20-35
MORE INFO: http://itzabouttime.com/oc-turkey-trot-2
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Long Beach Turkey Trot
WHEN: 7 a.m.
WHERE: Long Beach
COST: $25-40
MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/393062207748957/
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