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BELINGTON -- A much-loved holiday tradition will return this weekend to raise funds for two local nonprofit organizations.
The 12th annual Turkey Trot is set to kick off Saturday morning at the Belington Wellness Center.
The event will benefit the Heart and Hand House and Belington Presbyterian Church, organizations that give back to the Barbour County communities.
"We are super-excited to host the Turkey Trot event again this year," said Kim Bolton, director of the Belington Wellness Center Director. "It is an honor to help the Heart & Hand House and Belington Presbyterian Church as they serve hundreds of residents during Thanksgiving and throughout the year.
"We hope to see many participate in this opportunity to help others in our wonderful community."
The Turkey Trot's 5K run/walk will begin at the Belington Wellness Center, located at 70 N. Sturmer Street, and will follow a mostly flat course through Belington.
The Turkey Trot is open to walkers and runners of all ages. Participants will be divided by age, as follows: 10 and under, 11 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 and up.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
7:45-8:30 a.m: Registration for runners and walkers;
9 a.m.: 5K Turkey Trot begins;
9:15 a.m.: 1-mile Fun Trot begins;
10:15 a.m.: Race Awards Ceremony.
Awards will be presented to top finishers in the seven age categories following the 5K race, as well as a turkey awarded to the overall male and female winner. Awards will also be presented to participants with the top three best fall-themed outfits.
To register, interested participants should call Belington Wellness Center at 304-823-1800 or email Kim Bolton at kbolton@barbourhealth.org.
Belington and Myers Clinics are federally qualified health centers that provide medical and behavioral health care and wellness programs to patients with insurance, Medicare and/or Medicaid, and those without health insurance through the clinic's Health Access program.
The organization also operates Belington Wellness Center, Brandon Wellness Center, and Philippi Wellness Center. Belington Wellness Center is located adjacent to Belington Medical Clinic and offers a wide variety of exercise equipment, exercise programs and a swimming pool.
Brandon Wellness Center is a school-based health center that offers a variety of nursing, preventive and acute care medical and behavioral health services to the students and staff at Philip Barbour High School. Brandon School-Based Health Services are offered to all Barbour County School students and families.
The Philippi Wellness Center has services designed to improve physical condition and health through exercise equipment and periodic workshops and seminars.
For more information, contact the Barbour Community Health Association at 304-823-2800 or visit https://barbourhealth.org.