The Lake County YMCA will be hosting its 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Central Y in Painesville beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Pumpkin pies will be awarded to the top finisher of each age group and the top 3 overall finishers also get an award. An additional prize will be awarded to the best dressed runner. Age groups are defined as: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
“Every year we have held the Turkey Day 5K, more runners choose to join us and work off a little extra before dinner. It’s a wonderful family and community race with close to 1500 participants expected,” says Beth Horvath, Health & Wellness Diretor for the Lake County Central Y.
Check-in begins at 7:30 am on race day with the run/walk beginning at 8:30 am. The race route will begin and end at the Lake County Central Y as it twists east through a bike path and Lake Erie College. Electronic timing will be available to runners. Pre-registration packet pickup begins at the Central Y on Wednesday, November 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pre-registration Fee is $20 per person until November 21. Race Fee is $25 per person through November 26 and $30 per person on Race Day and includes a free t-shirt (No shirt guaranteed for registrations after November 21). Pre-register online www.lakecountyymca.org or call 440-352-3303, registration is accepted until the morning of the race.
