Time to break out the turkey costumes and strap on your running shoes!
The Danville Public Schools Education Foundation, in partnership with the Danville Otterbots and the Danville Running & Fitness Club, is having its third Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23rd! The event will start and end at American Legion Field, the home of the Danville Otterbots.
Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Danville/DPSEducationFoundationTurkeyTrot2023
All proceeds go toward programs, initiatives, and scholarships for DPS students and teachers.
Times: Children's Fun Run - 8:30am; 5K Run/Walk - 9:00am
Course: The entire race will be along the beautiful Dan River on the Riverwalk Trail.
Entry Fee: Children's Fun Run (12 and under) - $0 (as long as an adult is registered for the 5K Run/Walk).
5K Run/Walk - $30 to pre-register, $35 on race day. All area students 17 and under ($15, $20 on race day)
Packet pick-up: Available on race day beginning at 7:00am
Race Day Registration: Registration will begin at 7:00am on Thursday. Cash and check ONLY for race day registration. Checks should be made payable to Danville Public Schools Education Foundation.
What's included: all race registrants will receive a long sleeve performance shirt.
Trophies and medals will be awarded
5k run categories: 0-14, 15-19, every 10 years up to 69, 70 and over)
Let's burn some calories before the big meal!