There are many activities going on in the area to help you stay active this Thanksgiving. Here's a list of a few you may want to participate in. You could create a new family tradition!
Top Dog 5k-9 Race, November 22, 2011: Come have fun and run with or without your dog. This is a boy scout eagle project to help raise funds to buy a police dog bullet proof vest and other supplies for the Orem Police K-9 unit. Races are open to all ages and breeds! Run the 5k or run the 1 mile fun run! Registration is $20. All proceeds will go to and benefit the Orem Police K-9 unit! Registration begins at 7:30 am at 200 East Center Street just east of the police station. For more information and to register on-line go to www.5K-9race.com or email at moreinfo@5k-9race.com.
7:30am check-in, 8:00 am race
Orem Police Station
200 East Center Street, Orem, UT 84057
801-426-8339
Price: $20
Fleet Feet Turkey Trot, November 24, 2011:Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a great family event. Turkeys, pies and great gifts will be given away as well. A fun way to start of your Turkey Day! Register at Fleet Feet Sports or Online.
Fleet Feet Sports
368 North 750 West, American Fork, UT
801-756-5800
Hours of Operation: 8:00am
Price: $30 Race Day ($20 without the shirt)
Earn Your Turkey Run/Walk & Kids Races, November 24, 2011: Since 1982, the Orem Fitness Center has sponsored the most prize-laden Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk in Utah. In 2008, they gave away 173 turkeys and 60+ pies! For a modest entry fee, participants receive an attractive long sleeve T-shirt, great post-race food, an excellent opportunity to win turkeys and pies, and guilt-free feasting the rest of the day. Register online here.
Start Times:
8am --- 4 Mile Run
8:20am --- 2 Mile Health Walk
9am --- Kids Races: 0-2 Years---100 Meters; 3-4 Years---1/4 Mile; 5-8 Years---1/2 Mile; 9-12 Years---1 Mile
Please check in a minimum of 45 minutes prior to your event!
Orem Fitness Center
580 West 165 South, Orem, UT 84058
801-223-7010
Hours of Operation: 8:00am
Price: Varies
Will you be out of town for Thanksgiving? That's okay! Kick off your December with the Provo Santa Run!
Provo Santa Run, December 3, 2011: The Provo Santa Run is part of the Provo Winterfest Activities. Immediately following the Provo Santa Run is the Parade of Lights. The Provo course starts at the Nuskin Building on 200 West and Center Street. The course goes North and loops the block three times until you finish again at NuSkin. NuSkin provides free parking for participants of this race. For registration and more information, click here.
Historic Downtown Provo
West Center Street (between 500 W. and Univ. Ave.), Provo, UT 84601
801-852-6632
Price: $35-$45
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