Ridgewood Shopping Center will host its Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27.  Presenting the event are Ridgewood Shopping Center, Fleet Feet Sports of Raleigh and Mizuno Corporation. For the second consecutive year, proceeds will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Eastern North Carolina.

The 2008 Turkey Trot will feature four events: a competitive and noncompetitive 8k race, a one-mile fun run and a kids’ dash. Along with the fastest runners, every one hundredth 8k competitive race participant to cross the finish line will receive a free pair of Mizuno shoes from Fleet Feet Sports of Raleigh. In 2007, more than 1,200 people from 31 states and Canada participated. In North Carolina alone, runners and enthusiasts came from 47 towns and cities raising more than $13,000 for charity.

“The Turkey Trot is a family tradition for people from all over the country,” says Bruce Bokish, volunteer race director. “We love the fact this event supports a nonprofit organization, and we look forward to a successful event supporting the National MS Society of Eastern North Carolina.”

The Turkey Trot race, sanctioned by U.S.A. Track and Field, will be held on a certified course and will feature Champion Chip timing. This year, the event also offers a “Sleep In” option. For a minimum donation of $20, participants can register to sleep in and receive a Turkey Trot event t-shirt.

Register online at www.active.com or call (919) 349-1719.

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