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The 14^th Annual Turkey Trot 5K will be Saturday, October 9 at 8 a.m. at BFit Cuero Wellness Center and those wishing to participate are encouraged to register early to get their race t-shirt and swag bag. The race benefits Cuero Wellness Center and the race proceeds will support the Turkeyfest Healthcare Scholarship once more. Register online at Active.com or in person at Cuero Wellness Center. Registration fees are $25 before October 1 and $30 after that date; advance registration is available online at www.Active.com or in person at Cuero Wellness Center.

“We are thrilled to return to the race course in person in 2021,” said race organization and Cuero Wellness Center Director Tami Brzozowski. “I encourage you to register before Oct. 1for only $25 to participate.”

The top three finishers in each age group will receive custom Turkey Trot medals and prize packs. Winners will be announced following the race, right before Ruby Begonia takes on Paycheck in the second leg of the Great Gobbler Gallop.

“We are anticipating a larger turnout this year now that the race has returned to in person and are hoping many more will come out to support the development of the new scholarship,” said Tami Brzozowski, Cuero Wellness Center manager and race organizer. The course starts at Cuero Wellness Center and takes runners and walkers through historic Cuero. After the race, participants can stay to watch the Great Turkey Gallop, as well as other fun events happening during Cuero Turkeyfest.

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Sponsors of this year’s race are: ConocoPhillips, H-E-B, Lentz True Value, GVEC, McMahan Services and TrustTexas Bank.

Age divisions for the race are: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Register online at Active.com or in person at Cuero Wellness Center.

Registration fees are $25 before October 1 and $30 after that date. First 75 to register are guaranteed a race t-shirt. For more information, contact race director Tami Brzozowski at tamib@cuerohospital.org or by calling 361-275-9355.