What is fast becoming an annual tradition, the O’Side Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. The community event is a way to promote health and fitness in youth, and to provide financial support to local schools. 

 

All Turkey Trot runners can designate an OUSD school to receive a $5 donation for each entry fee. As the number of runners registered for the race increases, so does the financial potential for Oceanside schools.  One hundred runners can help earn $500 for one school site.

 

Medals will be awarded to each participant that finishes the race, while all runners 17 years of age and under will receive a “Move Your Feet Before You Eat” backpack. The race will include a costume contest, with runners encouraged to come dressed in outfits reflective of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. 

 

The Open 5K run/walk begins at 7 a.m., with the “locals only” 5K slated for 8:15 a.m. Children 12 years of age and under can take part in a 1 mile race starting at 9:30 a.m.

 

To register online, go to www.osideturkeytrot.com, or for more event information, please call 760-434-7706.