Run the trails Thanksgiving morning at the Turkey Trek 5K

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SALISBURY, Md. – Gobble up the trails Thanksgiving morning at the ninth annual Turkey Trek 5K at Pemberton Historical Park.

The race is set for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23. The course takes runners and walkers on Pemberton Park’s trails, through forests, meadows and wetlands. Enjoy refreshments and holiday pie after crossing the finish line.

The event is organized by Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism and benefits Pemberton Historical Park’s environmental education programs. Early registration is available through Sunday, Nov. 19, for $25. The cost for on-site registration is $30.

The race begins at 9 a.m. On-site registration will take place from 7:30-8 a.m. and preregistered runners should check in from 8-8:30 a.m.

Participants registered by Nov. 1 were guaranteed an event shirt.

“The Turkey Trek is such a fun Thanksgiving tradition,” said Vanessa Junkin, assistant director of marketing and public relations for Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism. “This run is a great way to start your morning – and then you get to have pie afterward and enjoy time with fellow runners and walkers.”

There will be awards for the overall male and female winner and for first place male and female runners in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-plus. Participants can dress up and try to earn the award for Best Thanksgiving Costume.

There will also be a Gobbler Goodie for all finishers.

Pemberton Historical Park is located at 5561 Plantation Lane in Salisbury.

Registration is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.) and online at www.PembertonPark.org. For more information, contact Allen Swiger at 410-548-4900, ext. 108, or email aswiger@wicomicocounty.org.