Signups start for Turkey Trot

Published 2:00 pm Saturday, November 21, 2015

BAINBRIDGE –  The sixth annual Bainbridge Island Turkey Trot, the traditional Thanksgiving morning one mile or 5K fun run/walk, will again return to Battle Point Park at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26.

Start times are 8:30 a.m. for the mile and 9 a.m. for the 5K route.

The perennially popular holiday tradition draws a crowd of all-aged participants, many who traditionally take the opportunity to squeeze in a quick workout before sitting down to a hefty holiday meal. Some even dress for the occasion, sporting outlandish costumes and attire. Participants dressed in costume will receive a prize.

The cost to participate is $20 per person for the 5K, $10 for the mile. Proceeds go to benefit Helpline House.

Light refreshments will be provided at the end of the race, but, FYI, both dogs and food are not allowed on the nearby turf fields at Battle Point Park.

Nearly $65,000 has been raised to benefit the local food bank in the first four years of the event. Visit www.bainbridgeturkeytrot.org to register and learn more.

Day-of-race registration and packet pick-up for pre-registered participants will be in the Transmitter Building on the east side of the park (11299 Arrow Point Drive NE) starting at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the race.