Go ahead, have another serving of turkey and gravy.
There are several turkey trots, gravy gallops and other fun runs in and around the Port City for those who want to indulge on Thanksgiving.
Wilmington West Rotary will host is sixth annual “Gallop for the Gravy” 5K run at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, at the Wilmington Family YMCA. There will be music, prizes and fun throughout the Thanksgiving day event. This chip-timed and sanctioned race is a great way to work off some stress and work up an appetite, race organizers said.
The entry fee is $25, and includes a unique long-sleeved T-shirt. All proceeds will benefit Wilmington West Rotary’s Race for Clean Drinking Water Initiative, as well as UNCW and CFCC scholarships.
For more information, visit the website or contact Nick Toffolon at 343-9614, or by email at [email protected].
Turkey Trot
Join area friends and family at “the loop” on Wrightsville Beach for the annual Turkey Trot 5K and 1-mile walk on Thanksgiving morning. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, with the race set to start around 8:30 a.m. Entry fee for runners is $30 on the day of and $15 for walkers. A portion of race proceeds will benefit Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity.
Turkey trot trail run
Get your post-holiday workout in on Saturday morning for the Wilmington Roadrunners Turkey Trot 4-mile trail run/walk at Carolina Beach State Park.
The Wilmington Roadrunners Club has been partnering with Carolina Beach State Park to continue a discretionary fund for the park that will help support park projects not met by its allocated budget.
The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. The entry fee includes a T-shirt and a full catered breakfast.
For more information email Nick Parker at [email protected] or visit the website.
