Thousands of runners raced to the finish line for the Pacific Palisades’ 11th annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, with proceeds benefiting the rebuilding of the Palisades-Malibu YMCA.

But it wasn’t your typical morning-of-Thanksgiving tradition.

Runners make their way past a fire damaged building during the 11th annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. The run was the community’s first special event since the January wildfire burned through the area.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

On this day, you’d find racers sporting traditional Thanksgiving garb, whether turkey, pumpkin, or pilgrim costumes. But you’d also find hats that say “Palisades Strong.”

Organizers said this is the first major public gathering in the Palisades since the January blazes,

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