Do you ever feel guilty for eating extreme amounts of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day? The Wellness Center has the event you need to eliminate those unwanted calories: the Early Bird Turkey Trot.
The Turkey Trot is a fun, 5k road race through the streets of Buckhannon. The race will be held Sunday, November 17, at 1:00 P.M. It will start and end at the fountain. The course is flat and easy, making it suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Students who present student ID can trot for $10. The race costs $15 for community members.
In its second year, the 5k hopes to garner a bigger, better, more enthusiastic crowd than the previous year. Senior criminal justice major Chris Toompas believes this goal is possible.
“Most people don’t enjoy running, so this type of race will bring a different environment for participants,” Toompas says. “There are so many themed races popping up these days, and the crowds for these events are bigger than I’ve ever seen. I think the Turkey Trot will be great for the Wesleyan and Buckhannon community.”
You can burn approximately 65-100 calories per mile by just walking! If you run vigorously, or even jog, you could burn upwards of 350 calories during this 3.1-mile race. That’s an entire slice of pumpkin pie! Running also increases your cardiac and respiratory health, which helps your body function more efficiently in all aspects. It’s possible that this race is the kick-start you need to start living a more healthy, active lifestyle.
Students can register at wvwcmemberearlybirdturkeytrot.zapevent.com. All other participants can register at earlybirdturkeytrot.zapevent.com. Be one of the first fifty registered and receive a free t-shirt. Additional prizes will be given for Best Costume and top three overall male and female finishers!
Whether you’re an avid runner or a leisurely walker, ruffle your feathers, come on out, and strut your stuff at the 2nd Annual Early Bird Turkey Trot!