6TH ANNUAL QUINCY TURKEY TROT
Description
Annual Quincy Turkey Trot offers Thanksgiving fun for the whole community
Proceeds to benefit the Fire Safe Council in honor of the late Ryan Tompkins
The sixth annual Turkey Trot will take place Thanksgiving day, November 28 at Feather River College in Quincy, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Runners can choose between three events: a competitive timed 5k race; the “pack test,” in which participants complete the course with a 45 lb pack; and the dog- and stroller-friendly “chill” version families can enjoy at their own pace. Prizes will be offered in every category, and snacks will be available.
The 2024 event is co-hosted and organized by Healthy Bodies Gym and Lost Sierra Circuit, both of Quincy.
“The Turkey Trot is a fun way to take a break from cooking, get out of the house, and enjoy fitness and being outside, together with our wonderful community,” said organizer Alie Randall-Hillar, of Lost Sierra Circuit. “It’s also a great way to give back to the people and organizations who serve our community all year long.”
Registration is $25 for teens and adults, and free for children 12 and under. Proceeds will go to benefit Plumas Fire Safe Council in Ryan Tomkins’ name, at his family’s request. Tomkins passed away earlier this year while receiving treatment for cancer. He is remembered as a dedicated forester and a passionate advocate for healthy forests, including through his work as a UC Cooperative Extension natural resources advisor for Plumas, Sierra and Lassen counties, as a volunteer with the Fire Safe Council, and as the driving force behind Quincy’s Firewise community status. Friends describe him as “gentle, kind and hilarious.” The pack test event is new to the program this year, in acknowledgement of Tompkins’ work in wildfire safety—a similar timed pack test being part of the certification process for wildland firefighters.
The event typically sees about 50 entrants. Organizers are hoping for an even better turn out this year.
“Our goal is to bring everyone together to enjoy the environment and each other, and on Thanksgiving, to express our gratitude for this community that we’re all part of,” said Randall-Hillar. “We can’t wait to see you there.”
Event Date:
11-28-24
Event Time:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PST
Location:
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