About this Event
WILL ROGERS 24-HOUR RUN
RUN | WALK | RELAY | MAKE AN IMPACT
How many miles can you run or walk in 24 hours?
That's the challenge. For a purpose.
Join us on February 27, 2027, at Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades for a 24-hour community challenge supporting recovery, resilience, and opportunity.
Presented through a partnership between Merge Opportunities and KH Races in support of the Palisades Recovery Coalition, this event brings runners, walkers, relay teams, businesses, and community members together to make every mile count.
ONE EVENT. TWO URGENT NEEDS.
The Will Rogers 24-Hour Run supports two important missions:
Rebuilding the Palisades: Supporting the Palisades Recovery Coalition and its community-led efforts to help residents and businesses recover, rebuild, and become more resilient following the devastating fires.
Building Career Opportunities: Supporting Merge Opportunities in helping young adults overcome employment barriers through workforce training, mentorship, apprenticeships, and pathways into sustainable careers, including construction and the skilled trades.
EVERY MILE MAKES AN IMPACT
Our inaugural event brought together 150 registered participants and 11 relay teams, raising $5,100 for the Palisades Recovery Coalition.
In 2027, we're building on that momentum to expand our impact.
Whether you're challenging yourself individually, forming a relay team with colleagues, or joining the community in support of a meaningful cause, there's a place for you.
TURN YOUR MILES INTO SUPPORT
We're bringing back the old-school jogathon, reimagined for 24 hours.
Powered by 99Pledges, participants can create individual fundraising pages and invite friends, family, and coworkers to pledge per mile or make a flat donation.
Complete as many miles as you choose during the challenge, and let your supporters help turn that effort into lasting community impact.
Recognition opportunities include:
- Top Individual Fundraiser
- Top Fundraising Team
- Most Miles
- Most Donors
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Bring your team together while supporting community recovery and career development.
VIP Team | $2,500
Race entry for five people, a VIP tent with two cots, tables and hospitality, a bar and fire pit, and music and team experience.
Friends of the Palisades Sponsor | $5,000
VIP team benefits, event signage, social media recognition, VIP entries, and logo placement on race shirts.
Title Sponsor | $10,000
Premium event signage, featured social recognition, VIP race entries, prominent logo placement on race shirts, and top-tier event recognition.
Two title sponsorship opportunities are available.
Interested in sponsoring or participating?
Contact David Ginsberg, Director of Development, at [email protected].
TOGETHER WE GO FURTHER.
Learn more about the organizations behind the event:
mergenow.org | palirecovery.org | khraces.com
Event venue & nearby stays
Will Rogers State Historic Park, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, Los Angeles, United States
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