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Turkey Trek 5K

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Gobble up the trails Thanksgiving morning at the ninth annual Turkey Trek 5K at Pemberton Historical Park.

The race is set for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23. The course takes runners and walkers on Pemberton Park’s trails, through forests, meadows and wetlands. Enjoy refreshments and holiday pie after crossing the finish line.

The event is organized by Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism and benefits Pemberton Historical Park’s environmental education programs. Early registration is available through Nov. 19 for $25. The cost for on-site registration is $30.

The race begins at 9 a.m. On-site registration will take place from 7:30-8 a.m. and preregistered runners should check in from 8-8:30 a.m.

Register by Nov. 1 to be guaranteed an event shirt. Long-sleeved shirts are available for an additional $5 for those who register by Nov. 1.

There will be awards for the overall male and female winner and for first place male and female runners in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-plus. Participants can dress up and try to earn the award for Best Thanksgiving Costume. 

There will also be a Gobbler Goodie for all finishers.

Pemberton Historical Park is located at 5561 Plantation Lane in Salisbury.

Registration is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.) and online at www.PembertonPark.org. For more information, contact Allen Swiger at 410-548-4900, ext. 108, or email aswiger@wicomicocounty.org.

Event Details:

Event Date: 
Thu, 11/23/2017 - 9:00am
Event Location: 
Pemberton Historical Park
Address: 
5561 Plantation Lane
Salisbury, MD 21801
Contact Name: 
Allen Swiger
Contact Phone: 
(410) 548-4900 x108

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