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LA Turkey Trots worth sweating for
About 4,500 hundred people participated in the 35th Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Fun Run in Torrance.
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Some runners in costume run in the annual Harry Sutter Memorial Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Fun Run in Torrance.
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Before you stuff your face with stuffing, start Thanksgiving Day off right with a morning run. Many of these Turkey Trots are short distances (usually 5K-10K) and perfect for runners of all levels. Some also collect donations for local charities. Whether you're trying to race your relative or wear a turkey costume, these runs are a good bet.
Turkey Trot Los Angeles - 5K, 10K and Kids Run
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: downtown L.A.
COST: $20-75
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Burbank YMCA Turkey Trot - 5K, 10K and Kids Run
WHEN: 7:30 a.m.
WHERE: Burbank
COST: $20-50
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Drumstick Dash - 5K, 10K and Kids Race
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WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Studio City
COST: $45-150
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Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot - 3 Mile
About 4,500 hundred people participated. in Thursday’s 35th Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Fun Run in Torrance.
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WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Torrance
COST: $30-35
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Banc of California Turkey Trot - 5K and 10K
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Pacific Palisades
COST: $25-45
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Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive - 5K and Kids Run
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
WHERE:; La Cañada - Flintridge
COST: $15-35
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Topanga Turkey Trot - 15K, 10K and 5K
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Topanga
COST: $40-65
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Dana Point Turkey Trot - 10K, 5K and Kids Run
WHEN: 7 a.m.
WHERE: Dana Point
COST: $25-67
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OC Turkey Trot - 5K and Kids Run
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Irvine
COST: $25-35
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Long Beach Turkey Trot - 10K, 5K and Kids Run
WHEN: 7 a.m.
WHERE: Long Beach
COST: $38-40
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