TAMARAC, Fla. (November 19, 2021) – The City of Tamarac will welcome a host of runners and walkers at the 40th Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot 5k, Thursday, Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day.
Tamarac’s most celebrated Thanksgiving tradition kicks off at 7:30 a.m., at City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Ave. Participants will race through the Woodmont area of Tamarac as they complete the 3.1-mile course.
Online registration is available until noon, Nov. 24. at www.runsignup.com/tamaracturkeytrot. On race day, registration and race packet pickup will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. at City Hall. The post-race celebration will include awards to the top three overall male and female finishers and age group winners, music, food and drinks.
“The Tamarac Turkey Trot has been a Thanksgiving tradition for my family since 1993,” said past Turkey Trot participant Claire Potenzano. “It’s the one race where you can connect with people, hear their stories and learn about each other – all the while having fun.”
For more information about the race visit, www.tamarac.org/specialevents or call (954)597-3620. Media inquires may be forwarded to Senior Strategic Communications Office, Eunicia Baker at Eunicia.Baker@tamarac.org or (954) 298-9356.
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ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC
Tamarac covers a 12-square mile area in western Broward County and is home to nearly 72,000 residents, according to the 2020 U.S. Census, and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.