By JOYELL NEVINS
Courtesy of the Record Herald; Printed 11.18.12
TIPP CITY – Kicking off Thanksgiving with a little exercise just got easier. The annual Tipp Turkey Trot is moving from a local neighborhood to Kyle Park this year.
The Turkey Trot started five years ago when Kelly and Jennifer Perrault, both “fairly active” individuals, felt that the Miamisburg Turkey Trot was too far away. So according to Jennifer, they thought “let’s run together here.” Through word of mouth, 25 people showed up at their garage Thanksgiving morning. They coned off a 10k loop through the neighborhood, started with a prayer, and took off.
The Trot has grown to upwards of 65 people and a host of avid runners. Rather than run the neighborhood route several times and trying to fit that many people in their driveway, the Perraults have moved the race this year to the bike path at Kyle Park. The course will include a 5K, 10K and half-marathon length and have water stations throughout.
“It’s low-key, really fun, and no pressure,” Jennifer said.
While there is no registration fee, the Perraults are encouraging either monetary donations towards Ginghamsburg Church’s Sudan Project, or canned goods for Ginghamsburg’s New Path Ministry.
“If you give something, it just makes your heart feel bigger,” Jennifer said.
The Tipp Turkey Trot is Nov. 22, with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. and the run beginning at 8. Anyone is welcome, but Jennifer requests rsvp’s by Nov. 21 so they know how many to expect. Email her at jenperrault@hotmail.com or stop by the Curves in Troy at 2309 W. Main St.
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