11th Annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot: Community Rebuilds After Wildfires

Community Unites for Turkey Trot

• 🏃‍♀️ Thousands of runners participated in the 11th annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot, marking the community's first special event since the January wildfires.
• 🤝 The event signifies a special day for the community, bringing people together to support the rebuilding efforts.

Supporting Rebuilding Efforts

• 💙 Participants, including groups like LA Lakers 995, are showing up to support the Palisades community and its rebuilding process.
• YMCA is highlighted as a crucial place, and proceeds from the event will go towards its rebuilding efforts.
• 💡 The process of coming together is seen as a reflection of the end result: building a stronger community in the long term.

A Symbol of Progress

• 🏞️ Despite the devastation from the wildfires, the event showcases progress being made in the Palisades.
• 🌍 The Turkey Trot is an example of communities across the United States coming together, with many Americans running on Thanksgiving Day.

Event Details

• 👥 Approximately 2200 people ran or walked with families and pets, alongside about 2500 spectators.
• 🎉 The event included a party atmosphere, emphasizing community gathering and celebration.