NORTH READING — In a little less than two months, the streets of North Reading will fill with runners participating in the 15th running of the North Reading 5KTurkey Trot.
We are off to a great start with registrations for the event, residents have been signing up for the 5K race and the 1.75-mile walk. Registration is online at www.northreadingturkeytrot.com. Join your neighbors and friends. Register by November 11 to enjoy low entry fees and to guarantee receipt of a long-sleeved performance T-shirt of the size you want! Shirts will not be guaranteed if you register after this date and entry fees will increase by $10 – $15.
The race will be capped at 1500 participants. Online registration will continue through midnight, Sunday, November 17, or until the 1500 registrant threshold is reached. This year, we have partnered with Marathon Sports in Reading center to offer pre-race pick up during store hours the weekend before the race. This is in addition to the usual pick up held at the NRMS/HS Cafeteria the week of Thanksgiving.
Sponsors for the race so far include Farrelly Realty Group – Coldwell Banker Realty, SOURCEPROMO by SourcePak, nuimage Entertainment, Marathon Sports, True North Realty, Horseshoe Grille, The Keyes Family, Aesthetic Dentistry, CDG Realty & Renovation, Lady Di’s Barbershop, Reading Gymnastics Academy, Denaro Chiropractic, North Reading Diamond Club, North Reading Knights of Columbus, The Carucci family, and Por-Shun. Joining us for the first time is Arbon Equipment Corporation located at 184 Main Street, North Reading (previously known as Frommelt Equipment Company). Check out the race website for links to the sponsors.
Elementary School Challenge
The Elementary School Challenge is on as each school will strive to get 20% of the student population to participate on race day.
Continuing our involvement with the North Reading Middle School Early Act Club, food items, personal supplies, and household cleaning products will be collected for the North Reading Food Pantry at the pre-race bib pick-up, November 25.
Directions for the 5K and 1.75-mile course are available on the registration page. If you have any questions, please send an email to nrturkeytrot@gmail.com. Keep on running right through Thanksgiving Day!
