The Benton-Franklin Chapter of the American Red Cross is planning its sixth annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving.
The event features a 1-mile fun run/walk and a 5K run at Kennewick's Columbia Park. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. near the stage with opening ceremonies at 8:20 a.m. and the race at 8:45 a.m.
Proceeds benefit the Benton-Franklin Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Festivities include a kids area with a bounce house, clown and goody bags. Free coffee, soda and hot chocolate will be given out.
Early bird registration is $15 per person ages 9 and up. After Nov. 19, registration is $20 per person. Early bird group rates are also available through Nov. 19. Official shirts are $6 prior to the event and $10 the day of. Children 8 and younger are free with an adult registration.
Volunteers are needed, and groups are encouraged to apply.
For more information, go to bfredcross.org or call the Benton-Franklin Chapter office at 783-6195.
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About 3,200 people are registered for the annual Thanksgiving event -- a 5K run and 1-mile walk through Columbia Park in Kennewick.
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About 3,200 people are registered for the annual Thanksgiving day event.
The race starts at 8:45 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the stage near the Playground of Dreams.
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I would like to thank the Tri-Cities community for supporting the 8th Annual Turkey Trot benefiting the Benton/Franklin Chapter of the American Red Cross. What a beautiful day and a great way to start Thanksgiving. We had more than 3,700 people who participated in this family event and raised $60,000.
Special thanks go out to the city of Kennewick's Columbia Park crew for going above and beyond to help us out. On Wednesday, the day before the event, the stage at Columbia Park was "tagged" by vandals. In less than three hours, the stage backdrop was repainted and ready for the Turkey Trot the following morning. Last year, the park crew shoveled and pushed snow in the extreme cold so that we could hold the event. It's teamwork like this that helps make this event so successful each year.
Pat Mastaler, Kennewick
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