Palatine Park District, law firm to present annual Turkey Trot
Lavelle Law, Ltd., a firm known for its community service initiatives throughout the area, is joining with Palatine Park District this year to present the 33rd annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28.
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 and younger will be at 10 a.m. at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, starting in Building A.
Turkey Trot registration is being accepted online and the registration form can also be downloaded from the Palatine Park District website, www.palatineparks.org. Forms are available in the lobbies of Community Center, Falcon Park and Birchwood.
Preregistration for Turkey Trot is being accepted through 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. All preregistered 2-mile and 5-mile participants will receive a long sleeve technical shirt. Pre-registrants for the Drumstick Dash will receive a youth sized T-shirt.
Turkey Trot fees are $25 for preregistration and $30 for race day registration; the Drumstick Dash is $5 per child. A family discount is available for the 2-mile and 5-mile events through the preregistration deadline only.
Packet pickup will be available at Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Ave., Palatine, from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, and 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Race day registration will be available in Building A at Harper College Nov. 28; however, shirts cannot be guaranteed for race day registrants. Registration for the 2-mile run will be from 7-7:45 a.m.; 8-8:45 a.m. for the 5-mile run; and 9-9:45 a.m. for the Drumstick Dash.
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 support of many park district partners. In addition to the new partnership with Presenting Sponsor Lavelle Law, Ltd., sponsorship at the Gold Level has been provided this year by Alexian Brothers Medical Group, American Chartered Bank, Daily Herald Media Group, Loving Care Animal Clinic, New Balance Chicago, Northwest Community Healthcare Medical Group, Palatine Vision Center, Premier Credit Union and Whole Foods Market-Kildeer.
For details about the Palatine Park District/Lavelle Law Turkey Trot, visit www.palatineparks.org or contact Heidi Escutia, Fitness, Health and Wellness coordinator, at (847) 496-6265 or hescutia@palatineparks.org.
Lavelle Law, Ltd. is a growing, full-service, 19-attorney law firm with offices in Palatine and Chicago. Since their inception in 1989, they have grown to offer a formidable range of practice groups that provide you with expert legal counsel and representation.
They have attorneys experienced in a variety of practice groups ranging from Family Law, Corporate, Business, Criminal and Real Estate to Taxation, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Litigation.
The mission of Palatine Park District is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks and recreation facilities and activities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors of the Palatine Park District.
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