Turkey Trot Los Angeles returns to Downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023. The popular Turkey Day charity run has become a holiday tradition for many Angelenos and helps raise money for those in need for The Midnight Mission. Thousands of runners and walkers of all skill levels dressed as Thanksgiving turkeys, pilgrims, and pies will start and finish in front of historic Los Angeles City Hall. The route will take them around Grand Park, pass the world-famous Disney Concert Hall, the Broad Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, and down historic Spring Street, one of the oldest streets in Los Angeles. The annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles has set a goal to raise $100,000 for The Midnight Mission to help those experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. For more information and to register, please go to www.turkeytrot.la.
Partnerships with corporations will assist in achieving fundraising goals this year. The Midnight Mission and Turkey Trot LA are focused on creating corporate teams that will participate in the 5k or 10k while raising funds. In addition, all participants who donate more than $25 will receive a pair of Bombas socks. Bombas will also be donating over 4,000 pairs of socks to The Midnight Mission.
Funds raised will help remove obstacles to self-sufficiency and provide the accountability and structure that people who are experiencing homelessness need to rejoin their communities. Participants are encouraged to create their own fundraising teams and prizes will be awarded to incentivize fundraising efforts.
“We are thrilled to partner with Generic Events for this year’s Turkey Trot,” said David Prentice, President & CEO of The Midnight Mission. “The Midnight Mission helps people regain self-sufficiency and combat the issues surrounding homelessness. Gratitude in action helps create bridges to significant transformation. We are honored to align with these extraordinary groups to raise awareness for people living on our streets who are hungry and without a home.”
Turkey Trot LA will likely reach over 4,000 festive runners and walkers this year. Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k and run any time and in any location across the country over Thanksgiving weekend. Families can also bring their little ones for the “Widdle Wobble” (ages 2-12) – a fun run around Grand Park featuring a fantastic kid zone with face-painting, kid-friendly fun. This year’s Turkey Trot will debut the inaugural, one-mile “Dog Jog” sponsored by Centinela Feed & Pet starting at 7:30 a.m. Dog race winners will receive a Turkey Trot t-shirt and bandana.
Turkey Trot LA is committed to creating eco-friendly events step by step. This year, we are partnering with eco-friendly companies such as Liquid Death (water in aluminum cans) to create a sustainable event expo, omitting as much plastic as possible by providing aluminum canned water at the finish line and eco-friendly drinking cups along the course, and recycling stations for the aluminum cans will be provided at the finish line.
“We are grateful to bring the Turkey Trot LA back for all Angelenos to join as friends and partners on a personal, civic, and global level,” said Generic Events Co-Founder Brennan Lindner. “All runners, walkers, and fans will experience an amazing community event and have a direct impact on the continued epidemic of homelessness in Los Angeles.”
Participants will enjoy memorable photo opportunities with the 20-foot-tall turkey in front of the City Hall finish line. After they cross the finish line, they are invited to celebrate at the feather-ruffling post-event festival in Grand Park with music, giveaways, and more Turkey Day fun.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Consulate General in Los Angeles is returning as the Gratitude Sponsor in efforts to promote community and charity. This year’s event is also proudly sponsored by Nouri Shaver Auto and Centinela Feed & Pet.
For more information and to register, please go to www.turkeytrot.la.
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