# UCSB Turkey Trot 5K

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AM
- Where: UCSB Lagoon Lawn, UCSB Lagoon Lawn, UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: UCSB Recreation
- Official page: https://recreation.ucsb.edu/turkeytrot
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Scenic 3.1-mile chip-timed trail run/walk around the UCSB Lagoon with ocean and Isla Vista views. Open to students, staff, faculty and community members; race bib and Turkey Trot shirt at 8:30 am check-in (while supplies last), live warm-up before the start.

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