St. Giles Family Mass Community - Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27 at 9:30 AM

For over 40 years, we have celebrated the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. Now is the time to get ready for the FORTY-THIRD running of the Turkeys to once again celebrate and gather on Thanksgiving morning.

We need 60-65 volunteers to pull this off each year. We will be sending requests to last year’s volunteers, but we are also looking for more participation. Volunteers, please contact Jack Lesniak ([email protected]).

This year’s Turkey Trot proceeds will go to: Companions Journeying Together Inc., Aunt Mary’s Story Book prison ministry, and The Neighborhood Bridge. The Neighborhood Bridge is a community-based non-profit dedicated to connecting families in the Austin community with essential resources and supportive services. Through our Advocate Program, Essentials Pantry, and collaborative partnerships with local schools and organizations, we work to ensure that families have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.

General Turkey Trot Info:

• Use the button / link below to sign up.
• The race will take place on November 27 starting at 9:30 AM in front of the Saint Giles gym, 1034 Linden, Oak Park.
• Entry fee is $25 plus a small processing fee. Race day registration increases to $30.
• The event is limited to about 450 participants. Race packet pick-up is on Wednesday, November 26 at SGC Gym from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Race Day.
• Long-sleeve commemorative tee shirts are available in adult sizes for $15.
• Age groups are: 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40- 49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. The 0-9 age group will be charged a reduced entry fee of $10.
• Finish medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, and ribbons to the top three finishers in each age group.
• A timing system has been secured that will give runners instant finish times. We are looking for a few major donors to offset the cost.

Questions? Contact Jack Lesniak at [email protected] or Red at [email protected].
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