First Annual Turkey Trot wobbling to Brookfield

Town of Brookfield native Kelly Johnson, really enjoys making a difference in community -- as she started her own nonprofit, the Kelly Johnson Foundation in 2014. As an avid runner and event director she recently got involved with organizing Thanksgiving road races in Chicago where she currently resides! Well, she's coming home for the holiday and bringing this traditional run with her to Wisconsin to host the first annual Turkey Trot 5K in Brookfield, WI on Saturday, November 24th.

"The main goal of hosting this inaugural run is to get as much of the community involved, provide a local Thanksgiving run in the Brookfield area, and promote awareness of my nonprofit and our mission! The Turkey Trot 5K gives the opportunity for Brookfield residents, family and friends visiting for the holiday to participate in a Thanksgiving family fun event!" said Kelly Johnson, race director of the Turkey Trot.

So mark your calendars...

The inaugural Turkey Trot 5K will be held Saturday, November 24th, 2018. Registration for the Turkey Trot can be done online at http://www.kjfwi.org/events/turkey-trot/. Participants are welcome to run, walk or stroll their way to the finish line! The 5K race will be timed, awards given out to the top male and female runners/age by division & overall male and female finisher. Pre-registered participants will receive an exclusive long sleeve moisture wicking Turkey Trot shirt. All proceeds support the Johnson Family Scholarship program. The Turkey Trot 5K will be held at Mitchell Park, located at 19900 River Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045. Questions may be directed to Kelly Johnson at 414-748-2602.

About the Kelly Johnson Foundation:
The Kelly Johnson Foundation (KJF) is a nonprofit that reaches out to local high schools in Wisconsin and Illinois that have insufficient funding for after-school athletic and extracurricular programs and scholarship opportunities.