Turkey Trot

This year's 29th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot took place on Thanksgiving morning, November 25th 2010 at the Galleria of Erieview in Downtown Cleveland.  Registration began at 7:00am.  Following at 8:45am was the 1 mile fun run and then the 5 mile timed run at 9:30am. The Turkey Trot was present by Fleet Feet Sports Northfield. 

This was a great way to get a eco-friendly workout in on the day of Thanksgiving.  Instead of running on the treadmill at home, many people were able to conserve energy by running this 5 mile Turkey Trot.  Everyone enjoyed the scenic run with their family and friends and even got to meet new people.  Of course, it was not eco-friendly driving downtown, but I figure you make up for it because your not using your workout machine at home.  Also, people remembered to bring their reusable water bottles.  There was also a custom contest where many people reused their outfits from last.  Everyone seemed like they had a great time and were being sustainable probably without even knowing it. 

In case you would like to participate in this event next year, here is some more information.      By participating runners received:

• customized long-sleeve t-shirt
• ribbons to all 1-Mile finishers
• random prizes (will be handed out on race day - you must be pre-registered to be eligible)
• age group awards in the 5-Mile run
• costume contest at the start line at 9:15 AM
• d-tag timing in the 5-Mile run
• FREE gift with any Brooks purchase at Fleet Feet during packet pickup on Sunday, November 21 and Monday, November 22

Pictures were taken, awards were given and all participants brought canned goods for St. Malachi Church.  For more information, visit Cleveland Turkey Trot