Turkey Toss 5k
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM CST
Porter, Indiana
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and fun-filled race at the Turkey Toss 5K on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Porter, Indiana! Set against the picturesque backdrop of Hawthorne Park Community Center, participants will enjoy a scenic course featuring paved streets and bike trails. This event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a great cause, as part of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Indiana Dunes, an organization dedicated to enhancing appreciation and enjoyment of the Indiana Dunes through financial and volunteer support.
In addition to the 5K race, participants can join in the excitement of "Turkey Bowling," where six lucky raffle winners will have the chance to knock down plastic bowling pins using a frozen turkey! Each runner will receive a turkey hat as a fun keepsake, and you can enhance your experience by purchasing additional raffle tickets for just $1. Don’t miss out on this unique blend of community spirit and holiday cheer—mark your calendars for the Turkey Toss 5K and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and giving back!
In addition to the 5K race, participants can join in the excitement of "Turkey Bowling," where six lucky raffle winners will have the chance to knock down plastic bowling pins using a frozen turkey! Each runner will receive a turkey hat as a fun keepsake, and you can enhance your experience by purchasing additional raffle tickets for just $1. Don’t miss out on this unique blend of community spirit and holiday cheer—mark your calendars for the Turkey Toss 5K and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and giving back!
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Organiser's description
The Turkey Toss 5k will be held at Hawthorne Park Community Center in Porter, IN. Course is paved streets and bike trails.
Part of proceeds will be benefitting Friends of the Indiana Dunes (FOID).
SINCE 1982 THEIR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE AND FOSTER UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE INDIANA DUNES THROUGH FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS AS WELL AS THE DUNES LEARNING CENTER. For information please visit their website https://www.friendsofindianadunes.com/
This race will feature "Turkey Bowling" using this 4 pound frozen turkey. Six lucky raffle winners will get a chance to bowl to win prizes. One raffle ticket will be in your goodie bag and extra tickets can be purchased for $1. You have two shots to knock down all the plastic bowling pins. If you obtain a strike or spare you win. Runners will received turkey hats
Part of proceeds will be benefitting Friends of the Indiana Dunes (FOID).
SINCE 1982 THEIR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE AND FOSTER UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE INDIANA DUNES THROUGH FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS AS WELL AS THE DUNES LEARNING CENTER. For information please visit their website https://www.friendsofindianadunes.com/
This race will feature "Turkey Bowling" using this 4 pound frozen turkey. Six lucky raffle winners will get a chance to bowl to win prizes. One raffle ticket will be in your goodie bag and extra tickets can be purchased for $1. You have two shots to knock down all the plastic bowling pins. If you obtain a strike or spare you win. Runners will received turkey hats
Location
500 Ackerman Dr, Porter, 46304, IN, United States
Turkey Toss 5k
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