The YMCA of York and York County is set to host the 23rd annual Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. in downtown York.
Led by the biking turkey, this race is a family-friendly activity that many have made a Thanksgiving Day tradition. The flat, fast-paced 5K course is on city streets.
The race will begin at the intersection of Market and Newberry streets and end on King Street adjacent to the Logos Academy, 255 W. King St. Parking is available at the YMCA lot, on the street, and at the Comcast Building parking lot and garage located on Philadelphia Street.
Awards will be presented to the overall male and female participants. Additionally, age group prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in various age groups. Awards will be located inside the YMCA building at the conclusion of the race. There will be no awards ceremony.
Pre-race entry packet pickup will be available at the Graham Aquatic Center, 543 N. Newberry St., York, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is available off Parkway Boulevard, adjacent to Grace Brethren Church. Those picking up packets should walk across the foot bridge and continue to the front entrance.
Race-day registration will be available from 7 to 8:30 a.m. only.
To register for this event, readers may visit http://yorkcoymca.org/events/turkey-trot/. Volunteer opportunities are listed at http://unitedway-york.galaxydigital.com/aem/general/event/?doc_id=5712.
The YMCA and the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry will again conduct a food drive at the race. Food pantry volunteers will be on-site to accept donations of nonperishable food items at race packet pickup and on the morning of the race.
The focus of the YMCA is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serving more than 66,000 people in the greater York region with more than 13,000 annual active members, the Y engages men, women, and children, regardless of age, income, or background, to nurture the potential of children and teenagers, improve the region's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. For more information, readers may visit http://www.yorkcoymca.org.
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