On Thanksgiving day each year, local region supports communities with a number of turkey trot fundraiser runs. As Thanksgiving approaches, communities around the region are gearing up for the annual tradition of turkey trots. These festive running events not […]
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Zack’s Place Turkey Trot runs through Woodstock
Thursday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Zack’s Place Turkey Trot, a 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving Day, was first established in 2007, and has become a dependable annual fundraiser ever since. In 2007, almost 200 people participated. In […]
Eat more pie: run a Turkey Trot!
Nov. 22, 23— During the Thanksgiving holiday, area organizations hold annual running/walking benefit races that take place on or Thanksgiving Day. Gobble wobbles, turkey trots – call them what you will – they are running races giving the ok for that […]
Register now for Thanksgiving Turkey Trots
Nov. 22—Registration is open now for two area Turkey Trots that take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22. Feel OK about that extra piece of pie, while running for a great cause. The Zack’s Place Turkey Trot in Woodstock […]
Zack’s Place is thankful for 10th annual Turkey Trot fundraiser, Thanksgiving
By Stephen Seitz Thursday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK — We all have something to be thankful for, and at Zack’s Place, they’re thankful for the annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. “We started the trot 10 years ago as a […]
Changes on tap for Killington Turkey Trot, Nov. 24
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Every late November, runners lace up their sneakers, don a few extra layers and earn their Thanksgiving dinners with the Killington 5K Turkey Trot. “It’s something we look forward to every year,” said Kate Munson, a local […]
Get a jump on holiday calories with local turkey trots
Work up an appetite on Thanksgiving Day prior to the big meal. Local organizations are hosting fundraising runs—aptly named turkey trots, or gobble wobbles—on the morning of the holiday. After all, it’s a day of giving. In Killington, Kasie Munson […]
Turkey trots attract families pre-feast
By Robin Alberti Photo One: Some of the runners wore turkey hats while running. Photo Two: A group of over 350 Turkey Trotters take off from Jax in Killington Photo Three: Four-legged friends were common companions trotting. In Killington over […]
5K Turkey Trot brings Killington community together
Photos and story by Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — The fourth annual Killington 5K Turkey Trot was a great success, said event organizers Kasie and Jamie Munson. “Our goal is to bring the community and out-of-towners together,” said Kasie Munson. Last […]
Burn off extra calories before you indulge or trot it off after Turkey Trots across the region
By Polly Lynn Turkey trots are a holiday tradition for many around Thanksgiving Day. Not only do they serve as a way to burn off calories to counter balance the indulgent feast, but they are also crucial fundraisers for many […]