Thanksgiving and nearing the end of fall brings with it some popular area races. Here’s the breakdown.
TURKEY TROT 5K/10K – SATURDAY, NOV. 22
At Handloff Park, Barksdale Road, Newark. 9 a.m. (10K); 10:15 a.m. (5K). Entry is $20 until Nov. 19; $25 thereafter, including race day starting at 8 a.m. $25/$30 if running both distances. Amenities include long-sleeve T-shirts to first 500 entrants, refreshments, raffle. Awards to overall male and female champions and top three in 10-year age groups. Register at Register now.
PNC BANK RUN FOR MS 5K/10K – THURSDAY, NOV. 27
At PNC Bank, 222 Delaware Ave., Wilmington. 9 a.m. (10K); 10:30 a.m. (5K). Entry is $30 until Nov. 17; $35 thereafter, including race day starting at 8 a.m. $35/$40 if running both distances. Kiddie K $5 (10 a.m.). Amenities include long-sleeve T-shirts, refreshments. Awards to overall male and female champions and top three in 5-year age groups. Benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society Delaware Chapter. Register now.
DELAWARE OPEN CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – SATURDAY, NOV. 29
5K at Brandywine Creek State Park. 10 a.m. Entry is $16 by Nov. 23; $20 race day; $5 kids 12-and-under (no T-shirt). Long-sleeve T-shirts to first 300 entrants, refreshments, random prizes. Cash awards in adult divisions, non-cash awards in younger age classes. Benefits Delaware Open Cross Country Scholarship fund. Register now.
In the 5K, two CRRs won their respective age groups. CRR Bruce Weber continued his 5K dominance, winning the 55-59s in 19:17. He placed 20th out of 1,481 runners. CRR Ann Jornlin, who has made this an annual event for her and her family, won the 65-69s in 28:15.
