It started at 8:30 a.m. with over one hundred runners chasing turkeys for the grand prize – a Butterball turkey!
Clarkesville First Methodist Church Preschool & Kindergarten hosted its first annual “The Great Turkey Chase 5k with a Fun Run” on November 16. The fun run had 35 participants, while the 5k had over 100 runners trying to catch a turkey.
The race started and ended behind Clarkesville First Methodist Church vying for the title of the ultimate ‘Winner Winner Turkey Dinner’. Turkeys were all hand-plucked, locally sourced, two-legged, uniquely dressed runners. (No turkeys were harmed during this race).
First place overall/male went to Jace Caudill. First place overall/female went to Avery Keim.
The 5k was professionally timed with all racers receiving a race t-shirt. All proceeds benefited the Clarkesville First Methodist Preschool, committed to rooting children in faith and growing them in love.
“Turkeys were chased! Runners were blessed! And our Preschool and Kindergarten kiddos are feeling the love. Thank you so much to everyone for making this a great success!” Pastor Ross Wheeler said.
