The Turkey Trot
The 4th annual Ventura Turkey Trot presented by The Ventura Auto Center will take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 24th. Bring your little ones for the Free Ventura Family YMCA Kids 1K. This years event is benefiting FoodShare, a nonprofit organization geared towards alleviating hunger in Ventura County. We ask participants to bring a canned or boxed food item to help someone in need.
Benefitting
Who is FOOD Share?
Established in 1983 the non-profit FOOD Share is a critical member of our community in providing food and support to the hungry faces of Ventura County. FOOD Share distributes over 9 million pounds of nutritious food per year via our 150+ non-profit partners, government programs, and outreach programs.
We receive food and monetary donations via individual donations, corporations, foundations, grants, the USDA, and our generous Ag community. FOOD Share, the community of Ventura County, and our partners are dedicated to alleviating the critical issue of hunger.
A fun and fast 5K run/walk fundraiser for FoodShare on Thanksgiving morning at the Ventura Auto Center + the Free Ventura Family YMCA Kids 1K
Event Features
- Electronically Chip Timed (TrackerLynx & Ipico chip)
- Blazing Fast 5K Course
- Free Turkey Trot t-shirt
- Benefiting FoodShare
- Post-Race Food
- Cool Awards
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Food Drive
Please bring canned goods to the event to support our food drive. We will have Foodshare containers for donations which will be shared for those going through hard times.
Beneficiary
Results Posted
Huge THANK YOU for coming out and supporting the race and FoodShare. Over 500 runners and lots and lots of food donations.
Results for today's race posted at http://venturaturkeytrot.com/results/9-2011results
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Published on 04 October 2011
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The 4th annual Ventura Turkey Trot presented by The Ventura Auto Center will take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 24th. Bring your little ones for the Free Ventura Family YMCA Kids 1K. This years event is benefiting FoodShare, a nonprofit organization geared towards alleviating hunger in Ventura County. We ask participants to bring a canned or boxed food item to help someone in need.