Torrance Turkey Trot

Next date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot Fun Run

Start your Thanksgiving morning with the City of Torrance Community Services Department at the Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot Fun Run! This fun and affordable 3-mile community event is a great way for families and friends to get active and celebrate the holiday together.

After the run, participants can enjoy a post-event opportunity drawing featuring exciting prizes, including mountain bikes, gift cards, gym memberships, apparel, and more!

All registered participants will receive a commemorative Turkey Trot T-shirt while supplies last. Lace up your shoes, bring your family and friends, and join us for a Thanksgiving tradition the whole community can enjoy!

Registration Information

Online Registration Notes:

New users must create a Rec account.
Family members may be added to household accounts.
Need assistance updating an account? Contact Enroll@TorranceCA.Gov or (310) 618-2720.
A credit/debit card processing surcharge applies.

Walk-In or Mail-In Registration

Printable Entry Form(PDF, 18MB)

City of Torrance Community Services Department
3031 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
Attention: Turkey Trot

Office Hours:
Monday–Thursday & every other Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Important Notes

All participants must have a Rec account.
Make checks payable to City of Torrance.
Registration fees are non-refundable.

Packet Pick-Up

Option 1: Advance Packet Pick-Up
Wednesday, November 25
Ken Miller Recreation Center
3330 Civic Center Drive
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Option 2: Race Day Packet Pick-Up
Sam’s Club Parking Lot
6:30–7:30 a.m.

A receipt is required to pick up your packet.

Each Packet Includes:

Race number
Commemorative T-shirt
Event information

Available Shirt Sizes:

Youth Large, Adult Small through Adult XL

Race Day Information

Schedule

6:30–7:30 a.m. – Check-In and Registration
7:30–7:50 a.m. – Warm-Up and Event Announcements
8:00 a.m. – 3-Mile Fun Run Begins
9:15 a.m. – Prize Drawing and Closing Remarks

Items Not Allowed on the Course:
For the safety of all participants, the following items are not permitted on the course:

Pets
Bicycles
Scooters
Skates
Skateboards
Roller blades

Baby Joggers:
Participants using baby joggers must start behind all runners and walkers and use extra caution throughout the course.

Post-Run Opportunity Drawing
Enter for a chance to win prizes donated by local sponsors, including mountain bikes, gift cards, apparel, and more. To participate, submit the tear-away tab from your race bib at the main stage raffle wheel after 9:00 a.m. Participants must be present to claim their prize.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Please bring canned food donations to help support families in need throughout the South Bay community.

When

Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location

Sam's Club Parking Lot, Torrance Crossroads Center, 2601 Skypark Drive, Torrance, CA, 90505, View Map

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Registration Fee

Early Registration-$30 (September 29-October 15)

Regular Registration-$35 (October 16–November 20)

Late Registration-$40 (November 25–26)

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Race Schedule

6:30–7:30 a.m. – Check-In and Registration

7:30–7:50 a.m. – Warm-Up and Event Announcements

8:00 a.m. – 3-Mile Fun Run Begins

9:15 a.m. – Prize Drawing and Closing Remarks