If you want to get in some exercise before filling up on turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day while also donating some money to a good cause, then keep reading.
The 18th Annual Williamsburg Turkey Trot 5-K run/walk will take place Thanksgiving morning.
As of Monday, 296 runners had registered, and $7,860 had been raised through registered runners in addition to another $12,600 from sponsorships, according to Williamsburg officials.
Last year, over 300 people turned out for the race, which raised nearly $23,000.
Proceeds from the race each year go to benefit the Williamsburg Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program, which takes less fortunate children on $100 Christmas shopping sprees at Walmart.
The Turkey Trot will take place Thanksgiving Day. The entry fee is $25 for adults and $20 for students.
Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. The race begins at 9 a.m.
The course begins and finishes at Bill Woods Park, which is located on Cumberland Avenue near the Whitley County Public Library.
Those, who are not interested in running, can still donate to the program.
Tax-deductible donations can be made to the Shop with a Cop program. Make checks payable to Williamsburg Shop with a Cop and send them to Williamsburg City Hall, Attention: Gina Hamblin, P.O. Box 119, Williamsburg, KY 40769. Those needing a receipt should include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
