16th Annual Williamsburg Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving Day morning

If you want to get in some exercise before filling up on turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day while also donating some money to a good cause, then keep reading.

The 16^th Annual Williamsburg Turkey Trot 5-K run/walk will take place Thanksgiving morning.

Last year, 148 people finished the race, but, as of Monday, 295 people had already pre-registered online for the race.

Proceeds from the race go to benefit the Williamsburg Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program, which takes less fortunate children on $100 Christmas shopping sprees at Walmart. The goal this year is to benefit at least 150 children.

The Turkey Trot will take place Thanksgiving Day. The entry fee is $25 for adults and $20 for students.

Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. The race begins at 9 a.m.

The course begins and finishes at Bill Woods Park, which is located on Cumberland Avenue near the Whitley County Public Library.

Those, who are not interested in running, can still donate to the program.

Tax-deductible donations can be made to the Shop with a Cop program.

Make checks payable to Williamsburg Shop with a Cop and send them to Williamsburg City Hall, Attention: Gina Hamblin, P.O. Box 119, Williamsburg, KY 40769. Those needing a receipt should include a self-addressed stamped envelope.