{"id":74285,"date":"2025-11-29T08:31:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/74285\/"},"modified":"2025-11-29T08:31:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:31:19","slug":"record-crowd-trots-through-downtown-los-angeles-to-support-homeless-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/74285\/","title":{"rendered":"Record crowd trots through downtown Los Angeles to support homeless services"},"content":{"rendered":"

A record 7,000 runners and walkers filled the streets of downtown Los Angeles<\/a> on Thursday for the 13th annual Turkey Trot LA, raising more than $85,000 for the Midnight Mission\u2019s homelessness services.<\/p>\n

The Thanksgiving Day event featured four races, including a 5K, 10K, one-mile novelty race for children, and a canine \u201cDog Jog.\u201d<\/p>\n

Runners dressed in festive costumes, including turkeys and pies, passed landmarks like Los Angeles<\/a> City Hall, Grand Park, Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Broad Museum. Participants also celebrated at a post-race festival at Gloria Molina Grand Park, featuring music, giveaways, and photo ops, including a 20-foot-tall inflatable turkey.<\/p>\n

Organizers said the charity run has become a holiday tradition for many Angelenos and has raised more than $500,000 since its inception in 2013.<\/p>\n

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A runners crosses the finish line after taking part in one of several events during the Turkey Trot LA on Thanksgiving 2025. (SCS Photoworks\/Turkey Trot LA)<\/p>\n

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Runners cross the finish line after taking part in one of several events during the Turkey Trot LA on Thanksgiving 2025. (SCS Photoworks\/Turkey Trot LA)<\/p>\n

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A runners crosses the finish line after taking part in one of several events during the Turkey Trot LA on Thanksgiving 2025. (SCS Photoworks\/Turkey Trot LA)<\/p>\n

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Runners cross the finish line after taking part in one of several events during the Turkey Trot LA on Thanksgiving 2025. (SCS Photoworks\/Turkey Trot LA)<\/p>\n

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Runners cross the finish line after taking part in one of several events during the Turkey Trot LA on Thanksgiving 2025. (SCS Photoworks\/Turkey Trot LA)<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are grateful to bring the Turkey Trot LA back to Downtown Los Angeles for its 13th year, giving Angelenos an opportunity to come together in the spirit of gratitude and community,\u201d said Brennan Lindner, co-founder of Generic Events, which helped organize the event.<\/p>\n

David Prentice, president and CEO of the Midnight Mission, said funds raised will help people overcome homelessness by removing barriers to self-sufficiency and providing structure.<\/p>\n

The Midnight Mission also hosted its annual Thanksgiving feast<\/a> on Thursday in Skid Row, giving hundreds of individuals and families a hot meal for the holiday.<\/p>\n

\u201cGratitude in action helps create bridges to significant transformation,\u201d Prentice said. \u201cWe are honored to align with these extraordinary groups to raise awareness for people living on our streets who are hungry and without a home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oscar Orozco of Los Angeles won the men\u2019s 10K with a time of 34:50, while Brittaney Talbot, also from Los Angeles, led the women\u2019s field in 39:46. In the 5K, Charles Simon won the men\u2019s division in 16:53 and Kathleen Elkins of Santa Monica won the women\u2019s division in 20:18. All first-place finishers received commemorative medals.<\/p>\n

For full race results, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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