Inaugural Mammoth Lakes Turkey Trot

If you think the only race that happens on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again. Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds of thousands of Americans start their holiday by giving thanks - with a turkey trot.

Kick-start your holiday season by committing to health and fitness with a one-mile road race in Mammoth Lakes, California. You'll get a taste of what training at 8,000 feet in winter is like while running on Sherwin Creek Road. The Mammoth Track Club will be there to cheer you on and celebrate with you over a cup of hot chocolate at the finish.

Event details and schedule

Race: Inaugural Mammoth Lakes Turkey Trot
Distance: One-Mile Road Race
Date and Time: Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 9AM
Registration: $15 at Footloose Sports or online at Active.com
Race Day Registration: $20 at Mammoth Creek Park
Bib Pick-up: Race morning at Mammoth Creek Park 
Start and Finish: Sherwin Creek Road 
Course: Out-and-back on the paved section of Sherwin Creek Road
Parking: Mammoth Creek Park 
Post-race: Hot Chocolate Social
Weather: We can't guarantee good running weather, but we can guarantee a whole lot of fun. 
What to Wear: Be prepared for sun or snow. Hat, beanie, sunglasses, gloves, and layers of clothing are recommended.