Thanksgiving Runs

The title is not meant to be a commentary on what may or may not happen with the digestive track after indulging in a feast. But there are all kinds of runs, jogs, walks and races coming up in the next couple weeks. Take advantage of them so you can eat more pie. And mashed potatoes. And sweet potatoes, and gravy, and sausage stuffing, and rolls, and . . . This Saturday, November 21, 10:30 AM Strider "Tom Turkey" 6-mile Prediction Run It's the race everyone has a chance to WIN! Another fun and cheap run brought to you by the Mesa Monument Striders Most accurate predictors, not the fastest runners, win the turkeys. Larry's house, 2937 B Rd., Call him at 270-0774. Thanksgiving Day Fireman's 5K Turkey Trot Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 9 AM The 5K (3.1mile) course enters Connected Lakes State Park and returns on the Colorado River Trail. This is a family event - kids, strollers and leashed animals welcome. Soar Physical Therapy, 2497 Power Road (behind the Redlands Albertsons store) Info: http://gjturkeytrot.org/ Saturday, December 5, 10 AM Winter Sun 10K Moab Price goes up Nov. 23. First 700 entrants guaranteed a long sleeve technical shirt, 650 already signed up as of last week. http://moabhalfmarathon.org Moab Note: the March 20 Canyonlands Half Marathon lottery registration opens Nov. 25 and closes Dec. 10. Check the website for details. Also, it has been confirmed that any current Mesa Monument Strider member that runs the Winter Sun 10K in Moab will be guaranteed an entry into the March Canyonlands Half Marathon. You will need to pick up your guaranteed entry in person after the 10K and after your name has been confirmed to be on the current Striders membership list. Try a cross country ski race the next day! Sunday, December 6, 11 AM WinterStart 5K Races Skyway Trailhead on Grand Mesa 5K Classic style at 11 followed by a 5K Freestyle at 12:30 Do one or both. All abilities are welcome! Hot soup. Grand Mesa Nordic Council And planning ahead . . . Saturday - Jan. 9th, 7:30 AM Bangs Canyon Trail Run - 30K, 60K (formerly FA 50K) Bangs Staging Area (up Little Park road) Info: This is an old school, self supported, no frills race. Start the New Year off right with a long run. Racers must be able to carry a cell phone, map (single sheet of paper), and at least 40 oz of fluids. There will not be any course markers or aid stations. The course consists of a single 30k loop. The first loop will be clockwise followed by a counter clockwise loop for the 60k. You will have access to your car at the 30k mark. This is a very challenging trail run on 100% double track trails. Each lap consists of over 3000 feet of climbing. Very fast runners should plan on 2.5 or more hours to finish the 30k. Expect more time if trails are muddy or covered in deep snow. The cutoff for starting the second loop of the 60k is 12:30 PM. Bring a camping chair, sleeping bag, and celebratory beverage for the finish. More info: bangscanyon@yahoo.com Please post a comment if you are aware of or will participate in other Turkey related runs.