Shed those calories before you even eat them on Thanksgiving Day at the Portage Township YMCA's 14th Annual Turkey Trot Thursday, November 27, 2014. This 5K Run/Walk will take place at 7:30 a.m. The walking and running courses will start and finish at the Portage Township YMCA and utilize the Rails to Trails located at 3100 Willowcreek Rd. Not a runner? We encourage everyone, members and community of all levels of fitness, to join us!
Race registration is available online at www.RunSignUp.com. The cost is $25 for adults 18+ and $15 for Youth ages 9 -17 with a free 1K Kids Fun Run for our little runners at 7:15 a.m. A long-sleeve wicking t-shirt is guaranteed with an online registration by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 9th. Online registration is available until the day before the event with shirts being distributed on a first come basis on the day of the race. Walk in registration is available on race day at 6:30 a.m. A $5 late fee will be applied per adult and child registrant on race day.
The event will feature a computerized chip timing system. Fun Zone child watch will be available at 7 a.m. however, space is limited. Registration for Fun Zone child watch is required, call 762-9622.
Proceeds from the Turkey Trot will go toward the Portage Township YMCA's Annual Campaign which provides financial assistance for children and families that are not able to afford programs and services at the Y.
"This event is important for so many reasons," said new CEO Chris Aungst. "It provides an opportunity for people of all ages to get out and exercise on a festive day. And everyone who participates is supporting our cause to enable families and individuals in need to participate in youth and wellness services."
For more information regarding this event, please contact Ross Bunchek at 219-762-YMCA (9622) or at ross@ymcaofportage.org. Additional Portage Township YMCA information is available at www.ymcaofportage.org.