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Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Van Nuys, California, United States

calendar_today 26 Nov, 2026

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sell $25.99 – $40.99

About the Event

We are back at Lake Balboa/Woodley Park!!

It's time for our Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon run/walk!!

https://www.abetterworldrunning.com/turkey-trot-11-26-26-vn

Group discount 4 or more people - abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

Included in registration —

- custom finisher medals

- drawstring goodie bags

- free photos

- free videos

- results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event

- assortment of snacks, samples

- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities

- affordable cost and fun for the whole family!

Group discounts for 4 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.

Bib Pick Up 2 options --

1 - Wednesday 11/25 Bib Pick Up afternoon -- 2:30-5:00PM save time beat the line on race morning -

6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406

Woodley Park Section 1 (Section 1 off of Woodley Ave just south of Victory Blvd.)

The check in tables are at the north end of the parking lots closest to Victory Blvd off of Woodley Ave. Please use either google or apple maps pin

Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzH9zRXYYHJb6kxH8

Apple maps - 34.184231, -118.483318

2 - Thursday 11/26 6:15AM-7:20AM race morning. We will have 2 check in table areas, please choose the one closest to where you park

Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzH9zRXYYHJb6kxH8

Apple maps - 34.184231, -118.483318

6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406

Woodley Park Section 1 (Section 1 off of Woodley Ave just south of Victory Blvd.)

The check in tables are at the north end of the parking lots closest to Victory Blvd off of Woodley Ave. Please use either google or apple maps pin

Or dirt overflow parking lot --

Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/UmiZ3CKhkpaTqrzF9

Apple maps - 34.185112, -118.485833

**. A second start time for the 5k may be added in Sept or Oct 2026.

Race day registration available -- 5k $35; 10k $40; 15k $45; Half Marathon $50

Group discount for 4 or more people -- email abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

https://www.abetterworldrunning.com/turkey-trot-11-26-26-vn

Bib Pick Up 2 options will be updated here Nov 2026

1 - Wednesday 11/25 Bib Pick Up afternoon -- 2:30-5:00PM save time beat the line on race morning -

6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406

Woodley Park Section 1 (Section 1 off of Woodley Ave just south of Victory Blvd.)

The check in tables are at the north end of the parking lots closest to Victory Blvd off of Woodley Ave. Please use either google or apple maps pin

Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzH9zRXYYHJb6kxH8

Apple maps - 34.184231, -118.483318

2 - Thursday 11/26 6:15AM-7:20AM race morning. We will have 2 check in table areas, please choose the one closest to where you park

Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzH9zRXYYHJb6kxH8

Apple maps - 34.184231, -118.483318

6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406

Woodley Park Section 1 (Section 1 off of Woodley Ave just south of Victory Blvd.)

The check in tables are at the north end of the parking lots closest to Victory Blvd off of Woodley Ave. Please use either google or apple maps pin

Or dirt overflow parking lot --

Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/UmiZ3CKhkpaTqrzF9

Apple maps - 34.185112, -118.485833

Custom medals for all finishers!

Goodie bags!

Free photos!

COURSE: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of loops around the path that will be marked.

Easy out and back course with one small hill about .6 miles from the start.

5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6600154

Half marathon is 3 x extended 5k loops

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6442390159/

Time limit - 3:15. If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.

Everyone will get a time and place on our results page at: www.abetterworldrunning.com

We take pictures that are free to download on our facebook page.

We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience and somewhat informal.

Time limit - 3:15. If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

Bibs must be visible in front or there might not be photos or results recorded.

Start Time - 7:30AM

Date - Thursday, November 26th, 2026

Address - 6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406

Woodley Park Section 1 (Section 1 off of Woodley Ave just south of Victory Blvd.)

The check in tables are at the north end of the parking lots closest to Victory Blvd off of Woodley Ave.

Please see image below.

Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzH9zRXYYHJb6kxH8

Apple maps - 34.184231, -118.483318

Parking - Parking will start in the parking lots off of Woodley Ave. and Victory Blvd.

6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406

Woodley Park Section 1 (Section 1 off of Woodley Ave just south of Victory Blvd.)

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Van Nuys.

thermostat Temperature

9.9° / 21.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.9° / 19.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 49m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

6.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

52.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:27

nightlight Sunset

17:49

About Van Nuys

Learn more about the host city, Van Nuys.

Van Nuys is a prominent neighborhood in the middle of the San Fernando Valley, a part of the city of Los Angeles in Southern California. Although there are few tourist attractions here, Van Nuys serves as a civic and commercial center for the Valley.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

15% OFF

Promo code ABWR15

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