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Thanksgiving Day 5K Run and Food Drive

"The 2012 Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive" is  is an annual 5K Run and Kid's Run hosted by the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge. The 5K Run is professionally timed.

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012

Memorial Park in La Canada Flintridge.

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The 5K Run will be held rain or shine.

This 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Kid’s Run has been a local tradition and a community favorite with families, athletes, and community supporters of all types for nearly two decades.

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REGISTER EARLY!  Early Bird Registration: $30.00

After September 30th - Regular Registration: $35.00

On-Site Registration: $40.00

 

6:30 a.m. - On-site Registration begins at Memorial Park
7:00 a.m. - Music
8:00 a.m. - Warm ups for 5K Race
8:30 a.m. - 5K race begins
9:15 a.m. - Warm ups for Kids Mile
9:30 a.m. - Kids Mile Race -all participants receive a medal

 

The 5K Run  and Food Drive is a major fundraiser for the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge as well as an opportunity for all to support a very worthy cause, squeeze in a workout and to donate non-perishable food  items to those in need.  Formerly known as  "The Turkey Trot" or “The Run for the Hungry," the event has recently changed its name to “Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive.

Proceeds will be used to support the many programs and services the Community Center of La Canada Flintrdge offers.  In conjunction with the Run, the Community Center is excited to partner the La Crescenta Sheriff's Department for the Food Drive during the weeks that lead up to the race. 


In past years, non-perishable donations have exceeded more than 10,000 cans, and this year, the Center hopes to have the biggest food drive La Cañada has ever seen!  With more than 1,500 participants each year, the Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive is an excellent chance to support your local 501 (c)(3) nonprofit community center while helping others in the greater Los Angeles community.


With your help and participation, we will be able to Run Forward and Give Back!

See you at the Starting Line....

 

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