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GraceWorks’ Turkey Trot Early Bird registration opens August 1st

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GraceWorks’ Turkey Trot Early Bird registration opens August 1st

Celebrate Thanksgiving in August by signing up for discounted Early Bird prices for the 2023 Turkey Trot benefiting GraceWorks. Go to www.TurkeyTrotFranklin.com to register before prices increase.

Early Bird registration will open Aug. 1 and end Aug. 31 for the 24th annual Thanksgiving morning 10K, 5K and the Kids Turkey Chase Nov. 23.

Early Bird prices are $15 for the Turkey Chase for ages 9 and younger, $40 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K.  A team of four people or more will receive additional $5 discounts for each registration. Prices after Aug. 31 will be $5 higher except for the 1K, which will stay the same.

New this year, you can get your bibs and t-shirts shipped to you for $7.50 and parking passes for the closest lot for $10.

Also new this year – sign-up to raise funds and win swag! Ask your friends to support their Neighbors and your run. The more you raise, the more goodies you receive.

Funds raised from will benefit GraceWorks Ministries’ Food, Shelter and Support programs. GraceWorks is a Christ-centered nonprofit community resource center. Since 1995, it has provided food, shelter and support for Neighbors in need. GraceWorks invites all to join in their mission of Neighbor serving Neighbor, by the power of God’s grace.

This year’s Trot will have the same route. Start/finish will be in the Meridian Cool Springs development at the PICA building, 3000 Meridian Blvd., Franklin.

Turkey Trot sponsors so far are The Neighborhood Church, Avenue Construction, Jackson National Life, Boyle Investment Co., Superior Exteriors Cleaning Co., S&H Systems, Timberland Cabinetry Co. and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available. Reach out to Haley Finchum at HFinchum@graceworkstn.org for more information.