The 15th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is just around the corner and it’s not too late to register for this fun event.
This 5K is a community-wide event that strives to raise financial support for GraceWorks while promoting wellness and fitness for children, families, and the community.
Last year, 2,800 participants and over 4,000 on-lookers gathered at D1 Sports Complex in Franklin to partake in the day’s festivities.
The Turkey Trot is an opportunity for community members and companies to reach a concentrated mass target audience before, during, and after Thanksgiving Day while also making a positive impact in the community by helping GraceWorks.
The 2015 Turkey Trot will take place Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26 at 8:00 a.m. at D1 Sports Training next to the Cool Springs Galleria.
The 5K Run/Walk is followed by the Kids (ages 9 an under) Kilometer Fun Run at 9:00 a.m. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 2,500 registered 5K runners and the first 200 to register for the Kids Kilometer Fun Run.
Schedule
Early Bird (Prior to October 31):
$30 for 5K, $10 for Kids’ Kilometer Fun Run (ages 9 & under)
November 1 – November 23:
$35 for 5K, $10 for Kids’ Kilometer Fun Run (ages 9 & under)
The team/family discount is $5.00 off every additional participant after the first two are registered for the 5K. To qualify for team/family discount all runners must register online at the same time.
November 25 & 26:
Onsite at D1 Sports Training. (No team/family discounts available)
$40 for 5K, $10 for Kids’ Kilometer Fun Run (ages 9 & under)
Pre-Registration/Packet Pick-Up
Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 3:00-6:30 p.m. at D1 Sports Training / 7115 South Springs Drive, Franklin, TN 37067.
Day of Race/Start Times
Thursday, November 26, 2015 at D1 Sports Training
Race Day registration: 6:30-7:45 a.m.
5K Run/Walk start time is 8:00 a.m. Kids’ Kilometer Fun Run start time is 9:00 a.m.
Course will be open 1 hour and 15 minutes. Due to liability issues, no pets allowed on course. Jogging strollers will be allowed on course. USAT&F Certified Course.
About GraceWorks
GraceWorks Ministries, Inc. was founded in 1995, when area concerned citizens and faith leaders came together and decided Williamson County needed a central place to send people who needed help with food, clothing and financial assistance. By pooling church resources with private and public sectors, GraceWorks was able to provide more help for many needs to better serve our community, rather than duplicating efforts.
Today, GraceWorks has expanded upon these relationships to establish a referral network with other agencies to provide help for immediate needs and long-term resources.
Fundraising Opportunities
When registering for the Turkey Trot, you may contribute to the GraceWorks Fuel Bag Program. Fuel Bags are small bags filled with nutritious and easily prepared food items. Each Friday, teachers discreetly pack the Fuel Bags in the children’s backpacks before they leave for the weekend, helping to supplement their food at home. You may also donate to this program online quickly and securely by visiting here.
Additionally, consider putting together a fundraising team to raise funds for various GraceWorks programs. Set a goal of $100, $500, $1000 or more! Your support will help struggling Williamson County families. To start, join or donate to a fundraising team, visit this link.
Parking
Park on the west side of Cool Springs Galleria and walk to D1 Sports Training Facility.
