FINISH THEN FEAST is the theme of Portage Township YMCA’s 12th Annual Turkey Trot. This 4 Mile Run/5k Non-Competitive Walk and 1K Kids Fun Run will take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 22nd at 7:30 a.m.
The new walking and running courses will start and finish at the Portage Township YMCA and utilize the Rails to Trails. Proceeds from the Turkey Trot will go towards the Portage Township YMCA’s Youth Scholarship Fund which provides financial assistance for children and families that are not able to afford programs and services at the Portage Township YMCA.
Awards will be presented after the race for the 4 Mile runners. The event will feature computerized chip timing system.
Early registration is now open! Register by November 8th to avoid late registration fee. Participants can register at www.ymcaofportage.org and download a registration form or register on-line at the same website. Fees include a commemorative Wicking Event Shirt.
Walk in registration will take place Thanksgiving morning from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
“Last year this event brought out over 300 runners and walkers. This year we hope to make it an even bigger event to coincide with our “Healthy Portage Starts Here” city initiative,” said Amber Morris, event coordinator.
For more information regarding this event please contact Amber Morris, at 219-762-YMCA (9622) or at amber@ymcaofportage.org. Additional Portage Township YMCA information is available at- www.ymcaofportage.org.