Tri-Valley Turkey Burn to Run as Planned Thanksgiving Day Morning

The fourth annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn 5K/10K family fun run, walk or stroll will be held as planned Thanksgiving Morning, Nov. 22.

Organizers with the Pleasanton North Rotary announced their decision to move forward with the charity event Wednesday in response to welcomed rain that is clearing the smoky air from the event site at Pleasanton’s Ken Mercer Sports Park (5800 Parkside Dr., Pleasanton) and the surrounding region. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m., and the walk and run starts at 9 a.m.

Adults, teens, children, infants in strollers and dogs on leashes are all welcomed to this free community event.

Registrations will be accepted at the Turkey Burn website (www.trivalleyturkeyburn.org) until 10 p.m. Nov. 21 and at the event site from 8 a.m. until the 9 a.m. start time on Thanksgiving Day. Information is also posted on the Tri-Valley Turkey Burn Facebook page. “I AM THANKFUL FOR ...” bibs and appreciation items, (T-shirts, beanie hats and bandannas available for cash donations) can be reserved on the website and picked up either at Fleet Feet (234-A Main St., Pleasanton) from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 or at the event.

Proceeds from Tri-Valley Turkey Burn sponsors will support area youth services. Participants are encouraged to bring cans of food and non-perishable food items for donation to Tri-Valley Haven.