Palatine Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning at Harper

Lavelle Law, Ltd., a firm known for its community service initiatives throughout the area, is joining with Palatine Park District to present the 34th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27.

The event will include a 2-mile run at 8 a.m. and a 5-mile run at 9 a.m. The Drumstick Dash fun run for children ages 10 years and under will be at 10 a.m. Turkey Trot is held at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, starting in Building A.

Turkey Trot fees are $30 for race-day registration, and the Drumstick Dash is $5 per child. Race day-registration will be available in Building A at Harper College. Registration for the 2-mile run will be from 7 to 7:45 a.m.; registration for the 5-mile run will be from 8 to 8:45 a.m.; and registration for the Drumstick Dash will be from 9 to 9:45 a.m.

First-, second- and third-place awards will be given to male and female runners in each of the age groups, and all Drumstick Dash participants will receive an award.

The annual Turkey Trot is an event that continues to give back to the community in several ways. All participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the Palatine Township Food Pantry on Thanksgiving morning, and race proceeds help provide Palatine Park District scholarships throughout the year. This event raises funds through the generous support of many park district partners. In addition to the partnership with Presenting Sponsor Lavelle Law, Ltd., sponsorship at the gold level has been provided this year by Alexian Brothers Health System, American Chartered Bank, Daily Herald Media Group, Loving Care Animal Hospital, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, New Balance Chicago, Palatine Bank & Trust, Palatine Vision Center, and Whole Foods Market - Kildeer.

For information about the Palatine Park District/Lavelle Law Turkey Trot, visit www.palatineparks.org.