Runners of all skill levels will be putting their best foot forward before gorging on their Thanksgiving feasts at the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s 16th Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run on Nov. 17.
Runners age 15 and older can sign up for the 5K race, which begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Hagerman Sports Complex, 3300 Skyway Dr. Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 can participate in the 1-mile run, starting at 8:45 a.m. Registration is $20 by Nov. 8 and $25 thereafter and can be done at the department’s office, 615 S. McClelland St. Fees include a T-shirt and finisher medal. Awards will also be handed out to first- and second-place finishers in each division.
For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 925-0951, Ext. 260.
This article appears in Oct 25 – Nov 1, 2012.

