Join Wicomico Rec & Parks for 15th Annual Turkey Trek 5K

Group of young women wearing totos for a turkey trot

Salisbury, MD – Start off Thanksgiving morning with Wicomico Rec & Parks’ 15th annual Turkey Trek 5K through the beautiful trails of Pemberton Historical Park.

There will be awards for the overall male and female winners and for first through third place, as well as male and female winners in several age groups. Participants can dress up and try to earn the award for Best Thanksgiving Costume. Refreshments and holiday pie will be available after the race.

Registration is $35 for early registration and $40 after Nov. 10. Those who register before Nov. 1 will be guaranteed a long-sleeved race shirt; others will be first-come, first-served. Preregistration is available through 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17.

Preregistered runners will be able to pick up their race bib and shirt at the Wicomico Civic Center box office Nov. 21- 22 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

All proceeds from the race benefit Pemberton Nature Camp and other environmental programs. Pemberton Historical Park is located at 5561 Plantation Lane in Salisbury.

Attached photo: Participants are encouraged to dress up to for the chance to win the Best Thanksgiving Costume. This year’s race is set for Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23, at Pemberton Park.

Young man wearing a turkey hat during the 5K race