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Carson City holiday fitness favorite Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to happen as virtual event

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Sun Nov 29 2020 .
November 8, 2020 (All day)
November 15, 2020 (All day)
November 22, 2020 (All day)
November 29, 2020 (All day)
Don’t let COVID-19 stop your Turkey Trot tradition. Carson City’s Turkey Trot may look a little different this year, but you and your family can still be a part of the tradition by registering in our first ever St. Teresa 2020 Carson City Virtual Turkey Trot.

In this year's revised event: You choose the day. You choose the route. You still get the swag and all the fun!

As much as we’ll miss gathering with everyone, the good news is that you’ll still receive some fun swag, a Turkey Trot buff neck gaiter and printable bibs. You’ll also be able to design your own course and choose to run or walk your 5K or 8K with your family anytime between Nov. 26-29.

After your run can you upload your results on the registration site and celebrate with us by sharing on social media! To register go to STTS.org.

Get all your family in on the action no matter where they live! This is an activity you can do with all your family even if they can't be sitting at your Thanksgiving table.

For more information contact Carmen Mellow at cmellow@stts.org.

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