CARIBOU, Maine — The annual Caribou Turkey Trot 5K Road Race will begin at 10 a.m. at Caribou High School on Saturday, Nov. 24.
Walkers will begin at 9:45 a.m. and registration will start at 8:30 a.m. Registration will take place at the ski building at Caribou High School. The race fee is $14. Pre-registration is accepted this year through PayPal and a form may be found on The Aroostook Musterds Facebook page or via email from race director Evan Graves.
This year’s race will benefit the Youth Running Initiative through the Aroostook Musterds running club and Caribou High School Athletics. It will feature the same course as the past, heading out on the Woodland Center Road from the high school, then out and back on the Lombard Road.
The traditional Turkey Trot awards will be given to the top age group award winners in the following categories: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over, as well as the overall male and female. The post-race meal will be the traditional turkey-topped pizza from Reno’s Restaurant.
Families are strongly encouraged to attend this year’s race, which is being sponsored by several area businesses.
“We hope to see a great turnout this year and really look to emphasize the concept of fitness and the health benefits that come along with it,” Graves said. “The 5K is a great distance that even middle school-aged children can enjoy and run.”
A long sleeve T-shirt will be available to the first 75 runners to register. For more information about the race, email Graves at gravespi@gmail.com.
