The event, designed to bring the community together for a cause ahead of Thanksgiving celebrations, will offer a morning of fitness activities while benefiting those in need.
The Thanksgiving Day 5K race, set to begin at 8:45 a.m., will take participants through a certified course that spans Sherando Park, incorporating track, pavement, and scenic woodland trails.
This 5K event will feature electronic chip timing for precise results, and prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, as well as to the top master male and female runners.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to join, whether running, walking, or strolling the course.
The event also includes a Kids Fun Run, with starting times at 8 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. based on age groups, allowing younger participants to enjoy a shorter, family-friendly race.
Both events are structured to provide a community-oriented start to the holiday, with all proceeds supporting the efforts of WATTS to provide temporary shelter and resources to vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness in the Winchester area.
The organization works throughout the year to deliver essential services, making the race a vital opportunity to contribute to its outreach.
Sherando High School, located at 185 S. Warrior Drive in Stephens City, will serve as the starting point and venue for both the 5K and Kids Fun Run.
Event organizers encourage early arrival to allow participants time to check in at the school’s track; parking will be available at the school.
To register, participants can visit the official event page.
Via The Winchester Gazette
Original article: https://www.thewinchestergazette.com/articles/calendar/thanksgiving-day-5k-in-stephens-city-to-benefit-watts-shelter-november-28/
