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Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot  5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Huffin' for the Stuffin' offers a scenic Long Beach shoreline trot with holiday flair.

Race Date

Nov 14, 2026

Location

Long Beach, CA

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location
Long Beach, California
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 200 Yards
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
41

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Party FinishSpectator SupportWell OrganizedGreat Medal

Course

Fast FlatScenic Route

The Experience

The Huffin' for the Stuffin' Turkey Trot in Long Beach, California, invites runners to a festive start to the holiday season. This event, now in its 3rd year, offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances along the scenic Long Beach shoreline.

Runners can expect ocean views and holiday tunes, creating a feel-good atmosphere perfect for chasing a personal best or enjoying a run with family and friends. The course is USATF-certified and chip-timed, with awards for overall and age group winners. A costume contest adds a playful element, encouraging participants to embrace the holiday spirit.

Included with registration are a finisher medal, free race day photos, and access to a DJ and finish line festival. Post-race snacks and treats, along with water and electrolyte stations, ensure a well-supported event.

Race-provided description

🦃 3rd Annual Huffin’ for the Stuffin’

5K • 10K • Half Marathon • Kids Dash 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 🥧 Every Turkey Trot deserves a head start!     🏃‍♀️ Race Overview Get ready to gobble, wobble, and trot your way down the scenic Long Beach shoreline! The 2nd Annual Huffin’ for the Stuffin’ is the perfect way to earn your pie early. Choose from the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon and enjoy the ocean views, holiday tunes, and feel-good vibes that’ll have you running with gratitude (and maybe a little gravy). Whether you’re chasing a PR, trotting with your flock, or just here for the snacks — this race is for every pace, every age, and every turkey-loving runner in between.   🎁 What You Get 🏅 Finisher Medal (because you cranberry-lieve you did it!) 📸 Free Race Day Photos 🎶 DJ + Finish Line Festival 🍪 Post-Race Snacks & Treats 💧 Water & Electrolyte Stations ⏱ Chip Timing on a USATF-Certified Course 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards   🎭 Costume Contest – Bring the Holiday Heat! Dress to impress the turkeys out of us!

Prize Categories: Most Creative Costume Best Group / Family Theme Funniest Turkey-Inspired Look Whether you’re rocking a full bird suit, a pilgrim hat, or just festive socks — come strut your stuffin’!   🕒 Race Day Schedule Bib Pick-Up/Runner Check In: 6:00 AM – 7:35 AM (Race Ready Athletics Tent) Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM 5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AM ⚠️ No late starts — turkeys wait for no one!   🚗 Parking & Amenities 🅿️ Free Street Parking 💵 Beach Lot: $2/hour (via Passport app or pay station) 🚻 Restrooms Near Start Line 🚰 Water Stations Every 2 Miles 👶 Stroller & Walker Friendly 🏁 Fully Marked Scenic Course   ☀️ Weather & Safety This event is rain or shine — because turkeys don’t quit! (We’ll only postpone for tsunamis, tidal waves, or a zombie turkey uprising 🧟‍♀️🦃 — you’ll get an email if that happens.)   🎉 Join the Flock! Bring your crew, bring your feathers, and join us for a morning of miles, medals, and major gobbles! Let’s make this the most festive trot on the coast. 🦃💨 Come Huff for the Stuff and Run for the Pie! 💫 A Quick Note There are several races that take place in and around our Long Beach course locations — but there’s only one CaliFlow Runs. 🌊 We are not affiliated with any of them.

If you’re looking for an exceptional race experience with professional chip timing, free photos, well-organized staff, and that signature CaliFlow vibe, make sure you see the CaliFlow Runs name or logo before you register.

If it’s not CaliFlow, it’s just an "average"race.. ❤️

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Start Location

5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Coastal, Urban

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles200 Yards

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size8/15

~43 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 8 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:10:00

Weather5/10

typical high 70°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

52°

Afternoon (High)

70°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.2"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

68%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 41 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.

Most recent

2024

Total finishers

41

Median time

2:12:37

Latest turnout

41

States

7

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:103:25
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Frequently asked

When is the Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon?

The Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon is held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.

Where does the Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon take place?

It takes place in Long Beach, California.

What distances does the Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 200 Yards.

Is the Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon?

HalfRuns has finish records for 41 runners who have completed the Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon.

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