Welcome to the Thanksgiving 5k
Van Nuys CA!
Race day: Saturday Nov 28, 2026
Weekend Warriors / Beginners / walkers?
Yes, this is a very walker friendly all flat bike path course!
Middle of the pack runners?
Looking for a PR (Personal Record)?? Then this is the race for you!
All flat course, 100% bike path on paved roads and loads of fun!
Event Schedule
Race start - 8:00 am
Starting Line
Address: Woodley Park section #1
6350 Woodley Ave corner of Woodley and Victory Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 91436
This is a rain or shine event!
Awards
Top 3 overall M/F in each race - Special medal
Top 3 each age group medals M/F - ALL RACE DISTANCES
Team competition medals - Top 3 teams all distances
- Races always start on time!
- Race distances are measured correctly!
- Race SWAG including custom finishers medal, event day dry-fit shirt, reusable goody bag and MORE!
- Race day packet pick up available! Time saver if you are traveling in from out of town! YEAH!
- Have an emergency? Can't make the event you've paid for? No problem we will reschedule you for any Elite Sports CA event within the next 12 months. WHAT?? YES unheard of!! No more excuses, Register today!
Why are there no disposable cups at the water stations you may ask? Cup-less water station video
- Safety of runners and volunteers: We want to ensure the safety of all runners and volunteers by removing the urge to chase after a wayward cup into traffic.
- Environmentally Sound Practice: In an average year we would have used over 60,000 cups that cannot be recycled. And littering is just not cool.
- Healthier: Our foot pedal unit allows runners to dispense their own water hands free at 10oz per second and away you go.
- We have a great option if you forgot your own cup: You can buy a reusable cup for $3 at packet pickup or race day check-in.
If I want to call you how do I reach you?
Bill Escobar Race Director 805-258-3779 or bill@elitesportsca.com
If I am not running can I participate by being a volunteer?
Yes! Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed. Please visit the Volunteer Info link on this site to get all the information needed on being a volunteer. Students please bring any volunteer hours verification forms you may have from your school. Contact us at Volunteer@elitesportsca.com
Will there be port-o-potties along the course?
Yes! Porta Potties will be on the course about every 1.5 miles, free standing bathrooms at the park. Porta a potties are usually one per 150 people according to the experts. We always have one unit per 75 people at the start area. Please get it done early to avoid the lines.
Can I walk the course?
Yes! walkers are welcome, stroller moms, and walking clubs.
I don’t know the course. Should I just follow someone?
No. All athletes should know the course prior to stepping onto the starting line. Please study the race course map on this site, and maybe drive the course if you have time prior to race day.
Is the course accurately measured and marked?
Yes! This will be a certified Boston qualifier course. Feel free to check it out on your own watch if you have time prior to the race. There will be mile markers on the course and volunteers at all major turns and water stations.
What, where, and when is Paket pickup?
Saturday before the race, 10 am - 2 pm
Location: TBA soon
This is where you pick up your race timing chip, race bib #, and race day t-shirt, ask your pre- race questions, check out the course map. This will be your last chance to register for this race, NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!