Chattanooga Times Free Press

Join a Thanksgivi­ng run/walk before you gobble ’til you wobble

- STAFF REPORT

Make room for today’s big meal by running or walking in either the Grateful Gobbler or Turkey Trot — two Thanksgivi­ng Day traditions.

Or, ease your conscience about how much food you’ll indulge in today knowing you’ll work it off in the Hungry Turkey 5K on Saturday, Nov. 24.

All three events will do you — and their nonprofit beneficiar­ies — some good.

THE GRATEFUL GOBBLER

› Where: Coolidge Park, 200 River St. ›

When: 8-11 a.m. today, Nov. 22 › Fee: $30 ages 13 and older, $15 ages 12 and younger ›

For more informatio­n: www.gratefulgo­bbler walk.org

The 19th annual Grateful Gobbler Walk benefits the Maclellan Shelter for Families on East 11th Street, which offers 68 beds for homeless families. The shelter provides a stable environmen­t for families to remain together as they search for permanent housing.

Walkers will gather in Coolidge Park for festivitie­s that start at 7 a.m. before the walk steps off at 8 o’clock. Runners will be released first, then walkers.

Want to participat­e but there is just too much to get done at home before guests arrive? Be a “sleep walker” or a “virtual walker” by making a $20 donation.

HUNGRY TURKEY 5K

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Where: Coolidge Park, 200 River St.

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When: 8:30 a.m. Kids Dash, 8:45 a.m. half marathon and 5K, Saturday, Nov. 24 ›

Fee: $37.99 5K plus fees, $74.99 half marathon plus fees; prices good through Friday, Nov. 23 › For more informatio­n: runsignup.com/ Race/TN/Chattanoog­a/ Chattanoog­aTurkeyTro­t

This race benefits Chattanoog­a Sports Ministries, an outreach to urban youth through athletics, training them in life skills.

TURKEY TROT

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Where: Sports Barn East, 6148 Lee Highway › When: 7 a.m. registrati­on, 8:30 a.m. one-mile fun run, 8:45 a.m. 3-mile walk, 9 a.m. 8K race, today, Nov. 22 ›

Fee: $20-$30; Sports Barn members save $10 on entry fee ›

For more informatio­n: https://sportsbarn. net/turkey-trot-info

This Thanksgivi­ng morning tradition benefits the Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanoog­a Area. Dogs are allowed to join their owners in the 3-mile walk.

?? STAFF FILE PHOTO BY TIM BARBER ?? Eye-catching headwear adds to the fun at the Grateful Gobbler, such as worn by Tamara Nutt, left, and Mallory Cregg at the 2017 fundraiser.
STAFF FILE PHOTO BY TIM BARBER Eye-catching headwear adds to the fun at the Grateful Gobbler, such as worn by Tamara Nutt, left, and Mallory Cregg at the 2017 fundraiser.

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