Turkey Trot slated for Thursday
By From staff reports
Published in News on November 23, 2015 1:46 PM
This Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, marks the 10th annual Turkey Trot race to support the Goldsboro YMCA's CHANGE for Children healthy lifestyles program.
The 5K and 10K events start at 8 a.m., with a one-mile fun run beginning at 9 a.m.
Individuals and families are invited to participate.
Prizes will be given for overall and age groups, male and female winners in the 5K and 10K events. Awards will also be given to the youth winner in the one-mile fun run.
New this year is a costume contest for the best Thanksgiving costume.
CHANGE, which stands for Commitment to Healthy Attitudes in Nutrition, Growth and Education, is geared to combat childhood obesity. CHANGE for Children works with overweight youth to help them develop healthy lifestyles through physical activity, self-esteem building and nutrition education.
The annual Turkey Trot is the primary fundraiser to support this program.
For more information or to register online, visit www.goldsboroymca.org or e-mail vanessa.spiron@goldsboroymca.org. Registration can also be done in advance at the main desk of the YMCA.