Jamestown, ND (KCSI-TV News) – The 32 degree temp did not discourage nearly 100 runners/walkers from turning out Thanksgiving morning for the first Turkey Trot in Jamestown.  Proceeds from the event are going to support the Community Action, Region-VI Food Pantry.

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Previously reported:  Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — On Thursday’s (Nov 8, 2012) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Rae Ann Kracht said the 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held snow or shine, barring a blizzard.

The event starts at 8:30-a.m., with the $25 entry fee, proceeds, going to support the Community Action, Region-VI Food Pantry.

She pointed out, that the food pantry is running low on non-perishable food items, especially needing stocking for the upcoming holidays.

Register with cash or check at Bank Forward, or online for credit or debit card registration at

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLICK HERE

T-shirt pickup and race day registration opens at 8-a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, at Coborn’s in Jamestown, where the event starts. (Register by Nov 10, 2012 to guarantee the race day T-shirt pickup.)

She added additional cash donations or checks made out to Community Action Region VI Food Pantry may be given the day of the event.

It’s also requested that everyone bring a non-perishable or personal hygiene items to date on race day morning.

Sponsors are UTC Aerospace, Wal-Mart and Coborn’s.

  • T-shirt pick-up and race-day registration will be held at Coborn’s at 8:00 a.m.
  • 5K run/walk begins at 8:30am.
  • T-shirts guaranteed day of event for registrations by Nov. 10. After this date, t-shirts not guaranteed but will be delivered the following week.
  • This is a fun run so a clock will be running but it will be up to the participant to track their own time
  • Fun run/walk course will be utilizing McElroy Park and city streets
  • Please bring non-perishable or personal hygiene items to donate to Community Action Region VI Food Pantry. Additional cash or check donations will also be accepted.

Information: Contact Geri Mittleider at 612.229.0737 or gerimittleider@gmail.com