Westminster Y Hosting Turkey Trot 5K

WESTMINSTER, MD — On your mark, get set...The 9th annual Turkey Trot 5K is planned to take place this Thanksgiving morning in Westminster. It is a rain or shine event, so before loading up on turkey, families can get outside and get moving.

Participants may walk or run the 3.1-mile course, which starts at Carroll Community College, takes trotters past Westminster High School and finishes at the Hill Y at 1719 Sykesville Road.

Dogs may attend, and pooches who register in advance get a complimentary bandanna. Strollers are also welcome.

The event is sponsored by the Y of Central Maryland. Proceeds go toward financial aid for youths who live at or below the poverty level.

The Westminster Y is not the only one hosting a Turkey Trot. The Y locations in Arnold, Baltimore, Bel Air, Ellicott City, the Eastern Shore, Perry Hall and Towson are also participating.

Turkey Trot participants do not have to be current members of the Y. If not a member, registration grants a 30-day free membership.

The Westminster 5K Turkey Trot will be at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23, at Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. Registration is from $5 to $42.

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