If Thanksgiving at your house is a "gobble 'til you wobble" day, then maybe you should get your exercise before the meal - while you can still fit through the front door. Among your options are three 5K runs/walks scheduled first thing next Thursday morning, Nov. 27.
The Grateful Gobbler Walk takes place Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, at 8 a.m. in Coolidge Park.• Grateful Gobbler Walk: This 15th annual event will start at 8 a.m. at Coolidge Park, 150 River St. Cost is $25 for participants 13 and older, $10 for ages 12 and younger.
All proceeds will benefit the new Shelter for Homeless Families to be built at the Chattanooga Community Kitchen on East 11th Street. A first-of-its-kind facility, the shelter will enable families to remain together as they search for permanent housing.
Register at www.gratefulgobblerwalk.org.
• Stuffing Strut: The second annual Stuffing Strut starts at 8 a.m. at Chester Frost Park, 2318 N. Gold Point Circle. Cost is $25 for individuals, $10 for juniors (12 and younger).
The second annual Stuffing Strut starts at 8 a.m. at Chester Frost Park on Nov. 27.This year's proceeds will go to Northside Neighborhood House, Jim Wilson Fund at Soddy-Daisy Middle School, Sale Creek Middle/High School and the Dallas Bay Volunteer Firefighters Fund. Participants are also asked to bring canned goods on the day of the race for the Soddy-Daisy Food Bank.
Register at www.stuffingstrut.com.
• Turkey Trot: Celebrating its 20th year, the Sports Barn Turkey Trot features an 8K run, 3-mile walk, 1-mile fun run and a Kiddie K (6/10ths of a mile for ages 12 and younger). Race-day registration is 7-8:30 a.m., and the 8K race starts at 9 p.m. It will be preceded by the other events at 8:30 and 8:45 a.m.
Online registration ends at noon Wednesday, Nov. 26. Cost for the 8K is $25 in advance, $30 day of race. The remaining events are $20 in advance, $25 day of race.
All proceeds benefit the Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanooga Area.
Register at www.sportsbarn.net/trot.