The Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation hosts the 10th Annual GCSEF 5K Turkey Trot through downtown Greeneville on Thanksgiving morning, November 28.
The family-friendly event supports education in Greeneville City Schools while encouraging health and wellness. Funds raised through the Turkey Trot benefit the Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation, and the city school with the highest percentage of participation will receive a cash prize.
The walk/run will begin and end at Greeneville High School’s Burley Stadium at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning.
Registration forms, race day maps, and guidelines can be downloaded from the organization’s website at gcseducationfoundation.net or picked up at the GCS Education Foundation office located in the Kathryn W. Leonard Administrative Offices building at 129 W. Depot Street.
Race day registration will begin at 6:45 a.m. Online registration is available at runsignup.com. This race route will be USATF certified and timing is available through the State of Franklin Track Club.
Awards will be presented in several divisions. Student divisions are Pre-K to 2nd grade, 2nd to 5th grade, Middle School, High School, and College. Adult divisions are 40 and under, over 40, over 50, over 60 and teachers. Medals were designed and produced by students in the Machine Tool program at the Greene Technology Center. The race also includes a costume contest.
For additional information about the 10th Annual GCSEF 5K Turkey Trot, contact Amanda Waddell at 823-0001.
