Getting around Downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning will require a little extra planning. The annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles returns on Thursday, November 26, 2026, bringing thousands of runners to the streets around City Hall and Grand Park, with several road closures scheduled throughout the morning.
Some streets will close as early as 4 AM, with restrictions affecting Spring Street and several major roads around Bunker Hill.
Which streets will close in DTLA for the Turkey Trot?
The closures will take place in several stages on Thanksgiving morning along a stretch that covers roughly 3.23 miles. Spring Street will see the earliest restrictions, followed by roads around Bunker Hill and nearby intersections. Here’s the full schedule published by event organizers:
⛔ Spring Street
- Spring Street between 1st Street and Temple Street: 4 AM–1 PM.
- Spring Street between 1st Street and 9th Street: 7 AM–11 AM.
⛔ Bunker Hill and surrounding streets
- S Grand Avenue between 4th Street and Temple Street: 7 AM–10 AM.
- S Hope Street between 1st Street and Temple Street: 7 AM–9:30 AM.
- S Hill Street between 1st Street and Temple Street: 7 AM–10:30 AM.
- S Broadway between 1st Street and Temple Street: 7 AM–10:30 AM.
- W Temple Street between S Hill Street and Spring Street: 7 AM–10:30 AM.
- 1st Street Beverly, between Grand Avenue and Loma Drive: 8 AM–10:30 AM.
How to get around DTLA during the Turkey Trot?
Organizers recommend taking Metro to Grand Park to avoid traffic and parking complications. Those who need to drive should approach parking garages from the 101 Freeway, rather than entering Downtown from the south, where road closures could make access difficult.
Nearby parking lots typically charge 10–15, while parking meters are free on Thanksgiving, subject to posted restrictions.
About the annual Turkey Trot
Now in its 14th year, the Turkey Trot Los Angeles has become a Thanksgiving morning tradition in the city, bringing together thousands of runners, families, and even their four-legged companions for a morning of exercise and fundraising.
There are several ways to join the festivities, depending on age and fitness level. The One Mile Dog Jog kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K in staggered waves starting at 8 AM and the 10K at 9 AM. Younger participants can also take part in the Widdle Wobble, a quarter-mile fun run scheduled for 10:15 AM. Dogs are welcome in their dedicated race but cannot join the 5K or 10K courses.
Beyond the running, Turkey Trot L.A. supports The Midnight Mission, a local nonprofit working with people experiencing homelessness. For its 2026 edition, the event aims to raise $100,000 for the organization.
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