2ND ANNUAL WADDLE AND TROT 5K AND FUN RUN IN SANTEE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28

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November 13, 2013 (Santee) – Thanksgiving 5K road races, also known as Turkey Trots, have increased in popularity in recent years, as they provide participants an excellent opportunity to lace up their sneakers and get some much-needed exercise before the big holiday meal.  Now, residents of Santee and surrounding areas can enjoy this fun holiday tradition right in their own backyard, while also helping two very special local charities.

On Thursday, November 28 at 8:00 am, Pathways Community Church will be hosting the 2nd Annual Waddle and Trot 5K and Fun Run.  This fun family event is intended for runners and walkers of every fitness level, and all proceeds will go to Santee Santas and the Santee Food Bank.

“We were so overwhelmed by the response we received last year from the community and local businesses,” says Phil Herrington, Pastor at Pathways Community Church.  “Last year was our inaugural event and we had over 650 participants and 20 vendors which allowed us to raise $12,000 for Santee Santas and Santee Food Bank.  We look forward to making this event an annual Thanksgiving tradition and continuing our support of these two worthy charities.”

The 2013 Waddle and Trot 5K will provide runners with the same scenic course as last year.  Race participants will begin in the Pathways Center at the corner of Mast and Carlton Hills.  The fast and flat course will proceed west on Mast Boulevard and enter Santee Lakes via Lake Canyon Road.  After circling Lakes 4 and 5, the course will proceed back to Pathways Center and will be followed by a post-race celebration that includes refreshments and vendor booths.  Prizes will be given to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers in seven different age categories and all registrants will receive a race T-Shirt.

“We received very positive feedback from last year’s event, but we’ve also identified some areas where we feel we can make some great improvements,” says Kristine Quirk, Race Director. “We will be adding a water station at the entrance to Santee Lakes and all 5K and Fun Run participants will receive finisher medallions.  We have some fun surprises planned for the Kid’s Fun Run plus we’ll be recognizing some of the best-dressed runners and teams so we hope the community will come out and join us for what promises to be a fun day.”

The Fun Run is for kids age 10 and under and will kick-off at 9:00 am within the Pathways Parking Lot.  Fun Run participants will be capped at the first 100 and 5K registrations will be capped at the first 1000.

“The response last year was amazing,” said Danielle Jimenez, Assistant Race Director. “We want to ensure the best possible experience for all of our racers which is why we decided to cap the number of participants.  We expect to sell-out so we are encouraging people to get those registrations in early.”

To register for the 5K or Fun Run, visit www.pathways.cc/waddleandtrot or go to www.active.com and search “waddle.”


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