Ready For Somerset County's Annual Turkey Trot?

Submitted by Somerset County

Somerset County Park Commission’s 19th Annual 5K Turkey Trot is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2014, at 9:30 A.M. on Colonial Drive at Colonial Park in Franklin Township.

The morning of family fun will also include a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 9:00 a.m. and the USATF sanctioned and certified 5K race will take place rain or shine, beginning and ending in Colonial Park and is valued at 500 New Jersey Grand Prix Event Points.

Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female 5K finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under; 15 to 19; 20 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; 70 to 79; and 80 and over.A turkey will also be awarded to the top male and female finisher in each age group.

Preregistration postmarked before Wednesday, November 5, 2014 for the 5K Race and/or the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is $20.00 (USATF members-$3 off).

Long sleeve t-shirts are guaranteed to all those who register by October 26th. Registration fee after November 1 and through the morning of the race is $25.00. On-site registration and packet pick-up will begin at8:00 A.M. in Parking Lot B.

Event sponsors include: Road ID, On Your Mark Productions, Hillsborough Massage Therapy, Delta Dental, USTAFNJ, and The Reitman Group. Information is available by calling the Somerset County Park Commission at908-722-1200, ext. 226 or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment.Information on this event and other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org.

Photo Caption: Runners enjoy a beautiful day as they run and walk through Colonial Park at a recent Somerset County Park Commission Turkey Trot, scheduled this year on Saturday, November 16.