Annual Turkey Trot turns ten

This classic community event benefits the Friday Harbor Food Bank, and is fun for everyone involved.

Five kilometers might not counteract all that turkey you’ll be eating, but it’s better than nothin’, and in might just give you a little more room, and appetite, to work with.

The annual Turkey Trot returns for its 10th year, Thurs., Nov. 27, 9 a.m. This classic community event benefits the Friday Harbor Food Bank, and is fun for everyone involved.

“This is a no stress event,” said organizer Paul Hopkins, “It’s an easy, no-hassle way to give back to the community.”

Hopkins predicts a sunny, 70-degree day for this year’s trot. In past years, he notes, it’s been windy, and even snowy, but oddly enough there hasn’t been a rainy run yet.

Registration is $5 for adults, plus two cans of food, and $2 for youth under 12, plus two cans of food. Registration begins at 8 a.m., at Friday Harbor Suites. The 5K run (3.1 miles) commences and finishes at the Suites.