Palisades Turkey Trot: Community Reunion After Wildfire

A Community Reunion

• 🦃 The Palisades Turkey Trot is more than just a race; it's a significant community reunion.
• 💔 This event marks the first major gathering since the January wildfire, providing a crucial opportunity for displaced residents to reconnect.

Race Relocation and Significance

• 📍 The race has been relocated to Sunset and Swarmore, the heart of Pacific Palisades, making it more emblematic of the town's resilience.
• 🏞️ Participants will see panoramic ocean views and a landscape marked by destruction, progress, hope, and pain, symbolizing the town's journey.
• 🏠 The event aims to motivate people to rebuild their homes and get back to business, highlighting the progress already made in less than a year.

Personal Impact and Community Support

• 🏠 Race co-founder Dave Okonnell, who lost his home in the fire, emphasizes the personal and community importance of bringing the race back.
• 🤝 The event has strong support from partners and sponsors, many of whom are eager to contribute to the town's recovery.
• 🏃‍♂️ The trot typically attracts around 2,000 runners and is designed to start early, allowing participants to be on their way by 11:00 AM for Thanksgiving dinner.

Event Logistics and Community Spirit

• 🌳 The starting point is the Palisades Village Green at Sunset and Swarmore.
• 🤝 Packet pickup saw people reuniting after up to 11 months apart, underscoring the deep community bonds.
• 🎤 The morning will include speeches from politicians, real estate professionals, and community leaders before the race begins.
• 🔗 More information is available at palletturkeytrot.com, with sign-ups available as early as 7:30 a.m. on race day.