Prince of Peace School to Host Inaugural Turkey Trot Event

Lake Villa, IL - November 2017 - Prince of Peace Catholic School, a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon school, announces that it will host its first Turkey Trot race on Saturday, November 4.

With a scheduled start time of 9 a.m., the chip-timed 5K run or 1-mile fun run/walk will begin and end in Independence Grove Forest Preserve, located at 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048. The course features a flat, fast track ideal for novice as well as experienced runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Strollers are welcome but pets cannot be accommodated.

Registration is open through October 31 for $35/person for the 5K and $20/person for the fun run/walk, with a $40 registration on the day of the race. A family/group of four may register for a reduced rate of $100. The registration fee includes a long-sleeved event t-shirt (for those registering before October 15), professional chip-timing, refreshments, prizes and entertainment. Winners of age group awards will be announced at 10:45 a.m.

"We are excited for this family-friendly event," said Susie Miller, Turkey Trot organizer. "It is difficult to find races in our area at this time of year so we are looking forward to providing runners of all calibers a morning of exercise and fun."

Miller added that the Turkey Trot is meant to be fun for the entire family, not just seasoned athletes. "This is the perfect race/fun run for anyone looking to kick off November with a little exercise and a lot of fun!"

Packets may be picked up at the Prince of Peace Parish Office from 12-5 p.m. on Friday, November 3 or before the start of the race from 7-8:45 a.m. at the beginning of the course.

To register for the Turkey Trot online, visit http://popturkeytrot.itsyourrace.com/.