Where To Give Back & Volunteer In L.A. This Thanksgiving

::Turkey Trots::

Don't feel guilty about getting seconds at the table! Head to a turkey trot and work off those pre-calories and support great causes.

Turkey Trot LA

Run (or walk) a 5k or 10k in Downtown L.A. for their annual Turkey Trot. There's also a "Widdle Wobble" half mile kid run or walk. You will be supporting the L.A. Regional Food Bank, and you can also bring 1-10 cans of non-perishable canned food items, start your own fundraising page, and make an online donation or bring your donations to the event. Earn your guilt-free plate of Thanksgiving seconds as you get your morning run in for a very worthy cause. Register HERE When: Thursday, November 28, 2013 (7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) Where: Sport Chalet 735 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 [Photo via]

Dana Point 36th Annual Turkey Trot

Organized by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce with Run Racing, Inc., the Dana Point Turkey Trot is coming up on its 36th year. You can head to the 5k, 10k, a combo 5k/10k, or the Kids Gobble Wobble. Proceeds will go towards The Boys & Girls Club of Capistrano Valley, Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group, Family Assistance Ministries, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Work off some pre-weight and support a handful of good causes. Register HERE When: Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 6:00 AM Where: Dana Point Harbor Dana Point Harbor Drive & Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 [Photo via]

La Canada Flintridge Turkey Trot

Rain or shine, you can participate in La Canada's turkey trot with a 5k run or walk, and a one mile kids run, and a food drive on Thanksgiving morning. You will be supporting La Canada Flintridge Community Center and their yearly programs. Bring non-perishable food items on race day and get your family together for a quick run or stroll on Route 66. Register HERE. When: Thursday, November 28, 2013 (8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Where: La Canada Flintridge Memorial Park 1301 Foothill Boulevard La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 [Photo via]

Burbank Turkey Trot

Not only can you enjoy guilt-free plates full of turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, but can also win a $250 cash reward for being the top male or female runners in each age group for the 5K and 10K races. Kids will receive ribbons, prizes, and a t-shirt for their 1K fun run. Support the Burbank Community YMCA and spend your morning going through Downtown Burbank. Register HERE When: Thursday, November 28, 2013 (8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.) Where: Burbank Community YMCA 321 E Magnolia Boulevard Burbank, CA 91502 [Photo via]