Several organized road races of varying distances are planned for Thanksgiving morning, and those who register early will save on entry fees.
Distances to pick from are as follows: 10K (6.2 miles), 8K (4.97 miles), 5K (3.1 miles), 2 miles, 1 mile; and for children, a half-miler.
The events are as scheduled:
SPARKS
The 19th annual Scheels Turkey Trot 10K run and 2-mile walk is set for 8:30 a.m. at Scheels All-Sports, 1200 Scheels Drive.
Entry fees are $25 until Nov. 16, $30 if registering Nov. 17-19, $40 if signing up Nov. 20-22, and $60 on Nov. 23. Partial proceeds go toward Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and the City of Sparks Youth Scholarship Fund.
In-person registration is accepted at the Sparks Parks & Recreation Department, 98 Richards Way, and at Scheels.
Packet pick-up is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 20-22 at Scheels in the second floor training room on the east side of the building.
To enter or for more information: https://www.active.com/sparks-nv/running/distance-running/19th-annual-scheels-turkey-trot-2017?int=72-3-A1
RENO
Desert Sky Adventures hosts its annual Wobble Before You Gobble 5K and 10K runs at 9 a.m. at City Plaza, 10 S. Virginia St. Last year’s event attracted almost 700 entrants.
Entry fees are $40 for the 10K and $35 for the 5K. Children age 12 and younger can enter either race for $20. Proceeds benefit Children’s Cabinet.
Packet pickup is scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Eclipse Running, 3438 Lakeside Drive; and from 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 22 at Children’s Cabinet, 1090 S. Rock Blvd.; or starting at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 23 at City Plaza.
To enter or for more information:
https://www.desertskyadventures.com/wobble-before-you-gobble
CARSON CITY
St. Teresa Avila Catholic School sponsors the Carson City Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 8K, 5K, and 1-mile runs at 8:30 a.m. at the Governor’s Mansion, 606 Mountain St. A half-miler for children is also planned.
Entry fees are $30 through Nov. 15, $35 from Nov. 16-22, and $40 on Nov. 23. The children’s half-mile run is $15. Proceeds benefit F.I.S.H., Friends in Service Helping.
Packet pick-up is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Teresa School, 567 S. Richmond Ave.
To enter or for more information:
http://www.race360.com/running/races/detail.asp?eventid=21901
