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BY GRACE DICKENS
RACING ALONG
The Turkey Trot has grown considerably since its rst event in 2016. 2016 360 participants 2021 2,000 participants
$8,000 raised
$57,000 raised
Families gather annually to participate in the Turkey Trot race.
EVENT LINEUP In addition to the 5K, the event includes music, prayer and more.
The foundation has raised about $140,000 for scholarships and grants since 2016.
The event drew its biggest crowd yet in 2021 with nearly 2,000 runners.
7:30-8 a.m. park and shuttle 8 a.m. 5K race lineup starts
PHOTOS COURTESY LAKE TRAVIS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Map of the track The turkey Trot uses a 3.1-mile track for the 5K and a 1-mile trail for the Pun’ for Stun’ run. 8:15 a.m. 1-Mile Pun’ for Stun’ lineup starts 8:20 a.m. national anthem and opening prayer 8:30 a.m. races begin 9:15 a.m. awards and conclusion
Lake Travis Education Foundation Turkey Trot brings families together for sixth year A fter working with members of the commu- nity, Gary Wol helped launch Lake Travis Education Foundation’s Turkey Trot in
posted online annually to showcase the new completion time to beat, Wol said. There is also a 1-mile Pun’ for Stun’ race for those who would like a shorter course. Aside from the run itself, there is a music program as well as an opening prayer by Octavious Bishop, a former University of Texas at Austin football player. There is also a race announcer and vendors such as Smoothie King and HEB Village to provide refreshments. Since the creation of the Turkey Trot in 2016, around $140,000 has been raised for student schol- arships and teacher grants. From 360 participants in 2016 to nearly 2,000 in 2021, last year marked the largest turnout for the event yet, raising $57,000. The next event will be Nov. 24 at 7:30 a.m., and details for signup are available on LTEF’s website. “We started a family tradition for a lot of folks,” Wol said.
2016 as the race director to help build a lasting tradition for others. The Turkey Trot is held on a 3.1-mile track on the Hills of Lakeway Country Club Golf Course. Located away from public roadways, the track is safe for children and pets alike, Wol said. The competitive 5K race is staggered into corrals based on running pace, starting with the fastest runners down to those in wheelchairs or with strollers. “We have a very safe and stable start to the race so no one gets trampled,” Wol said. “Race safety is important to us.” Busing is provided to and from designated o- site parking areas, and timing for runs is provided during the event. Records for the race are split by age and gender, with winners in each category
Pun' for Stun' track
5K track
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