16th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

For many residents, Thanksgiving Day in Boundary County means slipping on their running shoes and heading over to the fairgrounds to participate in the annual Turkey Trot.  

“What started as a fun reason to have a second helping in 2009 with 75 runners has consistently grown every year, with a record 388 last year,” said race founder Carolyn Birrell. Now in its 16th year, the Turkey Trot has become a tradition for individuals, families, and their four-legged friends. “We’re up to full truck load of food for our food bank,” she added.    

The event begins promptly at 9 a.m. from the Boundary County Fairgrounds with runners heading down Riverside Road to the 5K turnaround past Mirror Lake Road. The 10K continues past the 5K turnaround and will be marked with cones. The water station is near the 5K turnaround.